Navigating the Perils of Parenthood....

It seems that our child is sleep deprived; at least we hope. It would help explain why Wilson alternates between hyper moods and fussing all day long, and would also explain why he wakes up every few hours at night (sometimes hourly).
Upon the recommendation of friends, we (ok, Michelle) is applying the principles found in Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child. So far *gulp*, so good (quick! find some wood!); he usually makes it to bed around 6pm and wakes around 6am and then takes an afternoon nap around noon for a few hours. Much encouragement has been needed to maintain his sleepy state, but it is getting easier as he (and his brain) learn that sleep is good.
As if this progress isn't enough to make a mother weep (or finally sleep); he is actually taking his first morning nap since we started our little regimine just one week ago. I just hope that this does not send us back to square one! Yikes!