amazing

that is how i feel now that charlie has discovered that being laid in his crib does not mean the end of his life is coming. i am not sure what happened around 9 months, but a flip just switched. it took a bit of time and crying, but nighttime and naps are no big deal. the crazy thing is naps now happen when i want them to!!! i just walk into his dark room, give him a pacifier, sing him his favorite lullaby (st judy's comet), lay him down, close the door and walk away. amazing!
i did read some sleep books (i was desperate) and i would not give any credit to the book suggestions. i think a lot of it was he was ready and i let him cry it out alone for a few days. i had let him cry it out before, but this month he was ok with it. no more back arching, standing and screaming at the top of his lungs "moamomamooo", nothing. his naps are still not long (about 1 hour), but 2 breaks a day are what this mom needs. thanks charlie!