Catching some Zzzzz's

Eli has been having trouble sleeping lately.  Trouble going to sleep.  Trouble staying asleep.  Trouble falling back asleep once he's woken up.  This has created a vicious cycle where he won't fall asleep, get upset because he can't fall asleep, start crying, get a headache.... 

  

We've been praying Psalm 4:8 with him, "I will lay me down in peace and sleep, for you Oh Lord, make me to dwell in safety."  It's a verse my dad used to say to my sister and I every night (practically) before we went to bed.  So I'm having Eli memorize it, as well as praying with him nightly. 

  

I keep saying to him, "Peace, sleep, safety!"    

  

Another thing I'm noticing, though, is that he isn't sleeping deeply.  Or feeling like he is?  He'll wake up (at 11:30 last night--he thought he was falling out of bed and scared me to bits--"Help, help!!" ) and tell me that he hasn't slept at all!  When in fact he was out like a light when we checked on him. Or that it took him hours to fall asleep, when it was only 30 minutes or so.  Hmmm....maybe what he needs is a clock in his room! 

  

Well, I finally caved and called the doctor today.  Eli's been so emotional lately--getting some more sleep can only help.  Dr. Z (who's been seeing the kids since before Eli was born!) said to pick up a bottle of the vitamin Melatonin.  One tablet 30 minutes before bedtime and keep a consistent bedtime.  I should also keep a sleep journal for him. 

  

If this doesn't work within 3 weeks, we'll go in and see the doctor.