By Claudya

Funny San Francisco Latina Blogger

More Sleep with Milk ($40 Walmart Giftcard Giveaway) #Positivismo

Sleep, glorious sleep! I need some, I want some, I crave some! I’m a tired Mami. No seriously, I am crying as I write this (yup, tears running down my face crying, not metaphorical, not even exaggerating) because I am so tired it hurts and it’s only 11 am. How am I going to get through the rest of the day? Café con leche is great, but it’s not meant to replace sleep.

I don’t sleep enough because my kids don’t sleep enough. I have found that when it comes to sleep and children, the more they sleep, the more they sleep and the less they sleep, the less they sleep. Rested children are a delight and so much easier to put to sleep than overtired children. Rested mamis are also far more delightful than overtired mamis.

Right now, I feel like throwing my arms up in the air and declaring defeat. But I know that what I really need to do is refocus on our bedtime routine. Recently, I started incorporating a glass of milk into our bedtime ritual. I’ve always heard that there is a positive correlation between milk and sleep. I do notice that once I get them to go to sleep, if they’ve had milk, they tend to stay asleep longer.

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Reading to my kids when it’s time to go to bed has always been on the agenda. It is crucial to read to children for many reasons. They not only learn and develop a love for reading, but it helps strengthen the bond between parent and child. My buddy El Maestro del Vaso Medio Lleno hooked me up with a printed copy of the children’s book, “Las Olas de La Luna” and a link to otros cuentos where you can download free copies of bilingual books. There are 7 titles total. Here are a few of examples of the adorable covers…

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I love that the books are bilingual because I can read them to my girls in Spanish and my husband who doesn’t speak Spanish can read them in English. The books are great to read to your kids before bed, to put them in the right mindset, and are the perfect companion to their pre-bedtime glass of milk.

El Maestro del Vaso Medio LLeno is offering a positively wonderful sleep-encouraging prize pack to one lucky reader.

The Giveaway

Enter to win: One (1) Two month supply of milk via a $40 Walmart Gift Card, and a hard copy of the Bedtime Stories Book Collection.

To enter, follow the directions in the widget. Good luck and may you have restful nights with sweet dreams.
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This is part of a sponsored campaign with the California Milk Processor Board and Latina Mom Bloggers. However, all opinions expressed are my own.

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  3. blankKathy says

    I think having a routine helps…mine never slept very good….it’s a big reason why she is an only child! When she was in HS I loved waking her ass up early it was my pay back! heehee! 

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  7. blankStarTraci says

    My kids have sleep issues, too, so I feel your pain! We love milk in this house! 🙂

    And I think we would enjoy Los Monstruosos Monstruos De Dante.

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  20. blankJoanna Jenkins says

    You poor thing.  I don’t have kids but I know how hard it is to run on empty from exhaustion.  I hope the milk helps the babes sleep– maybe warmed a bit would help squeeze out a few few more hours????
    Big hugs. xo jj

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    • blankunknownmami says

      Today I wished for a night alone in a hotel room so that I could sleep and a few hours later I was invited to a blog related trip which will include a one night stay in a hotel. I am so looking forward to an entire night of sleep!

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  104. blankWild Orchid says

    Elana the Slurping Monkey
    Entered the Rafflecopter form as “Wild Orchid”Thanks for the chance to win!wildorchid985 at gmail dot com

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  152. blankWolverina401 says

    No conozco ninguno de estes cuentos, pero me parece precioso “Un Dia con Pedro”

    wolverina401 at gmail dot com

    Reply

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