Habits, and breaking them!

We have created a creature of habit.  He is into routines, and everything same.  We did this. Intentionally.  We knew that creating sameness gives to a sense of normalcy, and security.  We wanted him to always feel safe.  I think we have done well to accomplish that.  He has little fear, although he is shy, but I believe that is passing. 

Today has me thinking about all the things we have done to create routine in this child.  It started before he was born.  When I was still pregnant, I would blast a kid's CD in the car when I was all alone, sometimes singing along.  I think I read somewhere that this was good for their development before they were fully developed... Being a good first time mommy, I did it.  Low and behold though, once he was here, and we were driving in the car, if he got irritated, I could pop in that CD, and it was an instant calm.  It was amazing, and wonderful.  We have since misplaced it, but I am planning to do the same for the new babe.  Purely for sanity's sake on long days of running errands. Or road trips.  I need to get on that......

Back to why I am thinking about routines.  Today, I made the mistake of turning on the radio in Preston's room, to let him listen to the radio while getting dressed.  I thought it would entice him back to his room so we could get ready for preschool.  It worked.  Now, though, the CD player won't play.... If you have ever been in my child's room, you know that he has 24/7 classical lullabies playing.  It has gotten to the point that Brandon can't sleep without it either. 


Rest Time is not going well.  I can't make a peep.  He hears me. There is no music in there playing to drown my noises of laundry, tidying, possibly putting more tape up for painting in the nursery.  I am closed off in my bedroom, hiding out. If you want to think of me sitting on my bed with the covers over my head, my comforter is dark gray and silver.  I'm not, but I halfway feel like I should be.  He was acting really sleepy at lunch, and probably needs a good rest today.  It might help everyone this afternoon.

He is so attached to this music, and I have been over to his room no less then 7 times in 50 minutes.  I don't think I will ever get this post out.  I like that he likes his routines and when one falls out of place, he acts as if his left arm is somehow missing.  I like that he knows what to expect.  We did this.  It is our fault that he can't rest without the precious music.  I knew this day was coming, I did get this CD player for Christmas from my parents when I was in MIDDLE SCHOOL.  I am not going to go into how many years that is, but trust me, this CD player has put in its time. 

So, in a panic, I call Brandon and tell him he must go to walmart and get a new one, as he is stopping by here before he has to go to an appointment up here.  He doesn't have time.  So here I am, hiding out.  Pray that I can find something quiet to entertain me until 3 o'clock when rest time is over!