No, Mommy, I will NOT take a nap

My 8-month-old son is now discovering that the world around him is far more interesting than napping. Moreover, he’s learning more physical skills, such as pulling up to a standing position. I’ve laid him down in his crib, only to see him sit up again and then grab onto the crib bar to pull himself up. The other day he was laughing his head off because he managed to grab the crib mobile and shake the toys on it. He is just not going to sleep. It’s all over.

I’m trying to snatch writing time when I can (e.g. naps), but getting him on a schedule is tougher than I’d thought. I’m hoping that eventually he’ll settle in. Wouldn’t it be nice if baby formula came equipped with tryptophan, you know that lovely effect after Thanksgiving turkey?

The other new baby trick is screaming. Yes, he’s learned that he can maximize volume. And the best place to practice is church. How do they KNOW the most inappropriate place? Ah well, it’s a phase. At least, this is what I’m telling myself…

Any tricks that helped your kids take naps on a more regular basis?