[Stormieweather]

Well I did the co-sleeping thing with both daughters, until about 18 mos-2yrs of age. We then made a big production of a new (big-girl)bed and sleepy time. It took about a week of them constantly getting out of bed and one of us immediately jumping up and taking them back to bed, for them to get used to it and stay there. My 3yr old loved the bottle, so once we weaned her off formula, we allowed her to have just one bottle, with water only, for when she goes to sleep.

My D13 was such a rabbity eater. She would barely touch her food. Ever. I was very concerned, but the pedia said she would eat what she needed, my job was just to provide healthy foods (not force them down her throat...figuratively speaking). Doc was right, she's growing up fine.

Time with daddy? What's that???

Seriously though, they do grow out of these stages. As exhausting as it is, one day they'll be all....'I do NOT want to be seen with you' and 'I'm much too cool for a kiss or hug!' and you'll miss these clingy, huggy, sleepless nights. Really.