Naiya’s Four Year Sleep Regression

It's a good thing Naiya makes me smile this much because girlfriend hasn't been sleeping and this mama is exhausted! I didn't know four year old sleep regressions were a thing but apparently they are over here. Or maybe we've been in a  never-ending sleep regression for four years!  Naiya is so scared to fall asleep alone in her bed, bedtime recently is taking more than two hours. Then, even if she falls asleep in her bed, the minute she wakes up, she wakes up terrified and comes into our room. She will fall asleep in our bed BUT she clings to me for dear life all night.We've tried seemingly everything--a sleep consultant, cutting out naps, moving bedtime up and down. I've come to the conclusion that all kids are just different and it's very on-brand for Naiya to have trouble sleeping. We'll keep trying to figure it out! In the meantime, sharing some fun shots of the sweetest, most creative four year old who will learn to sleep SOMEDAY

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Photography: Azusa Takano