How is your baby/kid easy?

[simpsongal]

I think a lot of us spend time complaining about the tough aspects of our kids (e.g., ahem - my picky eater).

But in what way is your baby/kid(s) easy compared to others? 

Consider this a 'thankful Monday' post

[Deleted]

DS is really good for other people, especially daycare and school. He's a rule-follower when we're not there. Very nice.

DD has been letting us sleep in lately. She wakes up and plays alone in her crib for a while. It's INSANE and amazing (particularly when DS is at the in-laws overnight).

[simpsongal]

DS goes down for bed pretty easily. At 7:30pm, boom - lights out.

DS also lacks stranger anxiety, which makes for a lot of fun at church, parties, events, etc. I realize it's a gift to be able to walk into a new environment and let a bunch of strangers pass him around while I hang out in another room.

[kermit]

She adjusted very quickly to daycare and continues to do well there. She's iffy on milk intake but is great about solids, hasn't turned down anything I've given her yet. I realize that can change but it's nice for now.

[heygrey]

this is a good thread! i know i spend most of my time here complaining about his (unwillingness to) sleep.

he is an amazing traveler. we haven't flown since 8 months, but we had a dozen flights under our belts at that time and he was a delight on all of them. (i have everything crossed that he's continues this trend as a toddler.)

he's getting really good at playing by himself. not super long stretches, but definitely age appropriate and maybe a bit advanced. he will sit for a good 20 minutes bouncing balls off the wall and catching them as they roll back. it's basically the only thing he's advanced in, but i will take it!

and so far, he's not a picky eater. i know it can totally change and i sort of expect it to do so as he gets older, but i'm appreciating his "eat ALL the things" phase right now.

[Deleted]

B takes solid naps (2.5 - 3 hours) for us. His sleep has been really consistent for months now - 7 pm - at least 7:30 a.m.

He loves to eat.

He still falls asleep in the car if we hit 65 mph.

[dulcemariamar]

She loves having fun and being around people. While other kids have meltdowns at the park, playdates/groups she is just so happy being there that she is almost always is in a good mood.

She can play well by herself.

[degal99]

She's generally a pretty happy kid. Really only gets upset when she's hungry or tired.

And she's STTN since about 4.5 months.

[Deleted]

Since about 18 months, DS1 has been a freaking breeze in most respects. I means, he's still a toddler and a lot of work, but he's pretty mellow and agreeable. He's so friendly and funny and loves to be around people.

DS2.... He sleeps most of the night? That's pretty much his redeeming quality besides his cuteness and willingness to hug at this point.

[countthestars]

She can communicate what she wants very easily and is generally polite (uses please, thank you, bless you, excuse me unprompted)

[Deleted]

DD is usually very agreeable. She's not one to be whiny and I can count one hand the number of tantrums she's had.
DS is very cuddly and easy to smile and will keep himself occupied watching the world for hours.

They're both also very good eaters 9timesoutof10.

Both have a strong sense of adventure, love animals and like to be outdoors.

Neither are overly shy and when they feel good don't hang on me too much (with a phase here and there).

[satsuma]

DS has so much attitude for a little guy, but he doesn't have many tantrums. He just sighs and rolls his eyes at us. I think he has less meltdowns than others his age.

[thebreakfastclub]

DS has a very regular biological clock. He was a good sleeper since day 1 in his crib, he quickly didn't need to eat overnight, he never pooped overnight. He is barely sick. Changes like daylight savings, or falling asleep in the car do not bother him in the least.

Personality-wise, he is not afraid of new situations and is pretty good in the shopping cart, out to eat, or at a party.

[rt2008]

DD eats pretty well. She's not really into trying new things these days, but she still eats all of what she she's tried and liked before, which is a good amount of foods!

She's been a great sleeper since around 3 months and *knock on wood* has not had any sleep regressions yet.

Even at this young age, she follows rules pretty well.

[cobber06]

They will eat just about anything.

C will put herself to bed- I tell her that it is time to go to sleep and she will climb in her bed and tuck herself in.

[arch01]

He can hold a conversation with anyone. Apparently last night he started holding a very in-depth conversation with the lady in line behind him/DH about his birthday and every trip he's been on.

He communicates extremely well. Always has since he started talking.

He's eager to help. Give him a stack of towels to fold and he goes to town. It's awesome. DH and I were talking in the kitchen last night and I had 2 towels thrown on the island-he took them, folded them neatly and put them back. He empties his plates/cups from the dishwasher, loads the washer, and is generally good about cleaning up.

[mrshandy]

DD sleeps like a dream and has been sleeping through the night since like 9 months. She naps regularly 2-3 hours every day. She goes down drowsy but awake. CIO took like one night of crying for 10 minutes (so different than DS).

DS is pretty good with independent play and is very friendly and funny with people. He makes all of our friends laugh. He has a wonderful imagination and can make a random pillow the most fun thing ever.

Both kids rarely get sick. DD hasn't been sick the entire winter. DS had one stomach bug. They're both in daycare so it's not like they're not getting exposed to germs.

[DarcyLongfellow]

DD1 really is an overall easy kid. She can be a drama queen, but she is a rule follower, so she tries very hard to do what's right. She has the most amazing imagination, and she can play independently very well. And now that she's older, she's a great sleeper -- goes down without arguing, never gets out of bed, and will even sleep in.

DD2 is the happiest kid ever -- being around her is really a joy. She doesn't sleep well, but she goes down easily :-) She has a great sense of humor, which can (sometimes!) make her easy to persuade. She's a great eater, too :-)

[humpforfree]

He's always been a good/easy night sleeper.
He nursed well off the bat.
He plays really well on his own for long periods of time.
He eats pretty much anything.
He's been really good with transitions (swaddle, crib, pacifier, WCM).

[ladygrey]

She is a fantastic sleeper and putting her down for nap/bedtime is so easy.

A while back, someone posted a thread about "What is the process you use to get your kid to sleep?" and I was like, "Uhh, is this a trick question? Lay her in the crib, say goodnight, and walk away."

[Brie]

C has been an excellent sleeper since about 10 months old. Goes down without a fight at 7, up and happy to hang out in his crib/bed at 6:30.

Also he is a good eater generally, not really picky. Not super adventurous but I can always get a decent meal in him and he does try new things pretty easily.

P is super unicorn newborn and only wakes up once a night to eat and goes back down easily so far.

[boxerdog]

He is a great sleeper and has been for a while!

He is generally very happy and smiley. He really only only fusses when he is teething/hungry/tired.

[rootbeerfloat]

DS is a rule-follower and well-behaved at school/child care/other people's homes. He is also a morning person.

DD is self-sufficient. Although she sometimes takes on more than she can handle, she tries to do a lot of things herself (dress, get snacks, apply band-aids, lol).

They are both good travelers.

[djc315]

N is super flexible. Early nap? Okay! Late bedtime, no problem! He also sleeps better away from home, which means he has endless invites for sleepovers from his grandparents and aunt. AWESOME.

He is super easy to entertain, and fiercely independent, which means he can often entertain himself for long chunks of time.

[bowies]

He's a happy, social baby. He doesn't need to be super scheduled to have a good day. Daycare loves him lol.

He also goes to sleep at night easily. It's the waking up we have issues with.

He can sleep pretty much anywhere. We could walk him through a construction site and he'd stay asleep.

He was never a bottle refuser or picky about type - now he feeds himself.

[turtlegirl]

Both my boys are just overall really easy kids.

I know a lot of friends with 3/4 year olds complain about the whining and tantrums and "threenager attitude". But for having a 2.5 and 4 year old I feel like we rarely deal with that. They play well together and are generally just in good moods 90% of the time.

[Marmee]

DD1 was always independent.  She went off to her first day of MDO at almost 3yr old after never being away from me (SAHM) ran in, never looked back & never shed a tear.  It's all about personality!  Now she's totally a hard worker & people pleaser.  Other kids' parents always rave about how polite, sweet & fun she is....because honestly she is, it's not Mommy goggles.  Her overwhelming desire & ability to do the right thing is pretty amazing for anyone, much less a 10yr old.  I could learn a thing or 2 from her.    

DD2 STTN after we sleep trained at 10mo.  As in she almost never woke up randomly.  She also doesn't push buttons & was very self-sufficient on the self-care/hygiene very early (& did/does an awesome job).

DD3 is compliant generally.  She doesn't seem to have the reading issues my older 2 have had (yay no $10K in tutoring!).  She is a gentle soul and it shows.  I rarely have to do any kind of disciplining of her.

DD4 is super helpful & generally obedient.  Not a normal trait of a very soon to be 2yr old.  lol.

And a huge "easy" factor is that my kids almost never get sick.  DD1 was the worst and that was 2 issues in her first year.  My younger 3, have never had anything much more than a cold and DD2 is 8yrs old.

They are also all flexible & can do things like spend an entire day in the car or travel non-stop for 2wks without incident.  I really lucked out in that regard.

[vmars]

Most nights he goes to bed easily at 7pm.

He behaves well at restaurants - he likes to smile at everyone.

He's a good eater for the most part.

[nessness]

DD STTN early and has mostly continued it. It is pretty easy to figure out why she's crying and get her to stop. She usually naps in the car. She goes to bed fairly easily. When I run errands with her she usually either sleeps or looks around calmly.

Typing all this out, I feel like I've got it pretty darn easy overall.

[carolinagirl831]

E is pretty go with the flow. She has a definite schedule during the week, but on the weekends, if we have plans- she just loves to get out and do things. She will sleep in the car/ stroller, ect.

She is a great sleeper, she goes to sleep easily and sleeps from 8-7:15, she will happily play in her crib for a while after waking up.