Some moms may agree with me that consistency is  KEY. Key to helping your child learn a new skill, develop a schedule, and to feel comfortable with certain people/places.  Landon is prime example of how veering off course from his schedule can have not-so-good results.  For example, if Landon does not nap and has to participate in a calm activity such as storytime, things don’t turn out so well.  He gets over tired and that is never a good thing with Landon!

Another consistent part of Landon’s day is his bedtime routine.  Landon’s bedtime routine hasn’t changed much in over 2 years and I can honestly say this is a main reason why Jesse & I have never had a sleepless night. Well-  let me take that back. We have had 4 nights where it was difficult for Landon to sleep because 1. he had a allergic reaction & ended up in the hospital 2. he had croup 3. he had croup and 4. another allergic reaction.  So you can see, the reasons for his lack of sleep those nights were out of his control and therefore would have slept the night away!

With Landon’s not-so-sophisicated palate, his mealtimes are even consistent. He eats pretty much the same thing for breakfast, lunch & dinner. I do change it up every other day, but the options are so limited.  When we go to families homes for a visit, Landon always reers off course. This is completely normal as it is hard to keep the same routine not in your own home. These are the moments when Landon’s frustrations come to fruition.

As a busy mom to a Sensational Kid, I try to keep as much consitency as possible. He even likes the same sippy cup in the morning, same shampoo for bathtime, same bathing suit for the beach and so on.  In some ways, he is asserting his own opinions as to what he likes and what he doesn’t. However, there are times when I can not give him the “same” thing he wants and he does fuss and get upset, but it’s life. I try and explain it to him the best way I know how, but God only knows how much he is understanding!

Landon is,  in most ways just like me. He loves to stick to his schedule. He enjoys the same foods over and over. He develops obsessions to things very quicky- like his paci, and blankey. At 27 years old, I still have my 15 year old pillow that my husband begs me to get rid of!  He has to have a clean room. He loves to watch a certain show with his breakfast….he loves to sleep….the list could go on! We are just so much alike its frightening sometimes.  As Landon’s mom, I promise that I will continue to help him grow in any way possible.  Consistence is key for Landon, however Landon is the key to my happiness!

Be real- Joy