Our normal evening routine is dinner, bath, play, sleep. After the Little Mister has his bath and his clean pajamas are on he sits on the living room floor to play until he tells us it's bedtime. He does this without fail, between seven and eight every night, by making a few whining noises. When he does that one of us picks him up, takes him to the other parent for a goodnight snuggle and kiss, and then puts him in his crib.
So last night was just like normal: dinner-bath-play, with the "play" part starting around seven. If you remember, I'm sick, with a nasty respiratory infection, and last night I also had overwhelming nausea and a wretched migraine. So...I was a little out of it. But the Little Mister was happily playing, so I wasn't terribly worried.
A few minutes after nine, the Sergeant came across the room..and made a little gasping noise. "He's out! I forgot he was still in here!"
I had forgotten too. Good grief, we both forgot our kid was in the room! But he never made a sound...and he just played himself to sleep.
It's not quite so bad as it sounds, he was in an enclosed area that is completely child-proofed. But still...I guess we're out of the running for "Parents of the Year." Made for a cute picture anyway... :)
So last night was just like normal: dinner-bath-play, with the "play" part starting around seven. If you remember, I'm sick, with a nasty respiratory infection, and last night I also had overwhelming nausea and a wretched migraine. So...I was a little out of it. But the Little Mister was happily playing, so I wasn't terribly worried.
A few minutes after nine, the Sergeant came across the room..and made a little gasping noise. "He's out! I forgot he was still in here!"
I had forgotten too. Good grief, we both forgot our kid was in the room! But he never made a sound...and he just played himself to sleep.
It's not quite so bad as it sounds, he was in an enclosed area that is completely child-proofed. But still...I guess we're out of the running for "Parents of the Year." Made for a cute picture anyway... :)
I think you're still in the running. To make you feel better, I had an Aunt who left her baby in the car seat on the roof of her car. Thank God nothing bad happened.
ReplyDeleteMy son fell asleep all by himself last night - hooray! Though, of course, this doesn't negate the 3 times he woke up during the night . . .
ReplyDeleteAt least you didn't find him there in the morning.
ReplyDeletethat's great! and the way he goes to bed? oh, jealous me. i went through hours and hours of walking and singing to MQ. sigh.
ReplyDeleteThat is really funny. I would love if my kids let me forget they were in the room.
ReplyDeleteNot at all, it's a sign of a happy contented little soul.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes
Awww, sweet baby!!! Not at all neglected...just happy!
ReplyDeleteFeel better!!
How secure he must feel to just go to sleep that way! And you're right - it makes an awesome picture.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cutie. And how wonderful that he falls asleep on his own. I know lots of parents who can only dream of such easy bedtimes.
ReplyDeleteUgh. What a precious little man! What a good boy!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't tell too many people this. They will start throwing things at you out of jealousy!
aww...at least he fell asleep playing with toys. For a kid, that's the best way to fall asleep!
ReplyDeleteThat is too funny. I like what Chrissy said - at least you didn't find him in the morning! Don't feel too badly, though. I once found the V-meister asleep in her closet wearing half of last year's ladybug Halloween outfit and some clown tights. Where was I while the little V-meister was tearing up her room to the point where she felt the need to take a nap in her closet? Why, blogging. Of course.
ReplyDeleteFeel better soon!
The "neglected" one feels very secure and safe and loved to fall asleep that way.
ReplyDeleteFeel better, and drink lots of water and way less guilt
Aww - look at that play area! You're definitely still in the running as far as I'm concerned!
ReplyDeleteAwww, too cute, well he was safe and not upset. Funny.
ReplyDeleteAwwwww.
ReplyDeleteIt happens... and, like you said, he was perfectly safe and happy.
Awwww, that's a sweet picture! (and if that's the worst thing you've ever done as a parent I think you just might make "parent of the year" after all, lol.)
ReplyDeleteHow adorable! Now, that's the kind of baby that everyone wants - one that just lays down and falls asleep at his bedtime. Take care - Kellan
ReplyDeleteI would be willing to bet cold hard cash that that sweet baby boy is ANYthing but neglected!!
ReplyDeleteI know a few women who would KILL to have children who just fell asleep like that!!
ReplyDeleteThat is hilarious. And sweet. I love it. And I wish my children would do this.
ReplyDeleteI'm with Chrissy--at least you didn't go to bed, wake up, and find him there in the morning!
ReplyDeleteMy kids never did anything like that--I'm in awe of the sleeping powers of your little Mister!
You're still in the running. No doubt about it. Probably the perfect way to fall asleep :)
ReplyDeleteHope you're feeling better today.
Heidi
that's awesome. I would love it if my kid would do this. well. any of this. the sleeping in the crib, the reliable sleepy noises ... any of it!
ReplyDeleteAww. He's so cute. Enclosed? Safe? Childproofed?
ReplyDeleteSLEEPING BABY?!
Sounds like pretty good parenting to me..
=)
I can say that most, if not all, parents have these moments. Well at least we do. Having good kids is not a bad thing. What a sweetie.
ReplyDeleteOh, that is so cute... he just played so hard he passed out! Sweet child...
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