We're smiling over here...

I swear you guys have a direct line to God.

Because as soon as I posted about being at my absolute wit's end when it came to Luke's sleep problems, he started going down without crying.

Do you know how miraculous that is?

It's amazing. Unbelievable. We're still, after six nights, in complete shock over here. And very, very happy.

The kid goes in his converted crib (should have done that sooner), sippy cup of water in hand (I always had a no-drink policy in their beds, but Luke had a no-sleep policy, so...), and just lays there - LAYS THERE - as I say goodnight and walk out of his room. He fusses a tiny bit as I carry him in, even sometimes a tiny bit as I say goodnight, but then nothing.

One night, after ten minutes of silence, he cried. But I just went in, talked to him and laid him back down, and that was that.

Tonight was six nights in a row of going down without crying. One night away from his prized Thomas bed. I did not think we would get here. I NEVER thought we'd be getting him that bed. I better start looking on Craigslist.

That's not to say he has slept through the night all those nights. But the deal was no crying when falling asleep. Tackle one problem at a time. Before this week, I can't remember the last time I had a peaceful evening without screaming in the background (and by "background" I mean the other side of the living room wall). It's been wonderful. Just wonderful.

And last night he surprised us by sleeping in his bed and staying in his room the WHOLE night. It can be done. There is hope.

So thanks for the advice and prayers. My evenings are free again, so maybe I'll be blogging more! Or just sitting, smiling, appreciating the lack of toddler screams. Silence is a wonderful sound :)