tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1794549679686881007.post6233969402141901534..comments2023-05-25T04:53:40.971-04:00Comments on Uncontrolled Experiment: Filling the SilenceM.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06501450783401709540noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1794549679686881007.post-46435113271136698152009-06-19T16:16:11.440-04:002009-06-19T16:16:11.440-04:00You won't like my advice, but I think you have...You won't like my advice, but I think you have to do a little more CIO with Finn. It shouldn't take an hour anymore to put him down. Limit him, tell him you get to read 2 stories, one song and then you are out of the room. He is going to scream and cry the first night or so (I would keep Lucy in the pack 'n play for that night). Otherwise, you will never be able to put them to bed by yourself.<br /><br />What I do when I have two to put down...I put DS1 in front of the TV (yes a big no-no) while I get DS2 ready for bed. I have a monitor with me so I can hear DS1. I check on DS1 right before I put DS2 to bed. Once I have DS2 to a point where I can leave, I go to DS1 and get him ready. Now this doesn't always work, sometimes I have to go back to DS2 (especially when he was younger). I would have DS1 read a book or play with a truck for a bit while I checked on DS2. I would separate them by having Lucy in your room - just a thought. The distance might help out a bit.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07729524163430608531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1794549679686881007.post-39085404824671454082009-06-19T12:39:53.140-04:002009-06-19T12:39:53.140-04:00Veronica Mars is the best show ever! Savor every ...Veronica Mars is the best show ever! Savor every moment- and then rewatch! (And I'm so lame I downloaded the theme song on my Ipod)Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10511387809521387614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1794549679686881007.post-10937883567534357382009-06-19T10:06:51.535-04:002009-06-19T10:06:51.535-04:00Yes, Mint.com is great! I learned about it from a...Yes, Mint.com is great! I learned about it from a recent WSJ article, and am now totally addicted. In general, I am an Excel fan, and I still do have some extensive spreadsheets, but Mint.com has been great for tracking how much we are spending in various categories. And also aggregates ALL of your accounts, loans, credit cards, so that you can always have a full picture. The one nerve-wracking thing is that you have to enter all of your passwords for your accounts, but I've been told that the site is secure. Anyway, I definitely recommend it. <br /><br />Good to read your updates and see how you're doing - wishing you luck and easy times while M is away!!T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13668659021894830720noreply@blogger.com