We’re going on holiday soon, and honestly… I’ve never timed it worse. Because right now, Roman is in full-on sleep refusal mode. So before I show you the highlights… here’s the reality first.
This Week Broke Me
Wow… this last week?
We’ve gone from tonsillitis… to an ear infection… to teething… and now we’ve entered the full-blown tantrum + sleep resistance era.
Naps? Bedtime? This baby? Genuinely awake 24/7.
And I don’t mean “a bit unsettled.” I mean fighting sleep like he’s possessed.
You think: this is it… tonight’s the night.
Chaos.
With a big family holiday coming up, this timing couldn’t be worse… or more real. Because this is exactly what travelling with a baby actually looks like sometimes. So stick around if you want to know how it pans out!!
Toddler Tantrums at Bedtime Are Next Level
I always thought toddler tantrums would just be public. Supermarket meltdowns over snacks.
Not at 9pm. In the dark. Over absolutely nothing.
But here we are.
Tiny human. Massive emotions. No way to explain what’s wrong except screaming like the world is ending.
This week has been something else:
- Refusing naps
- Fighting bedtime
- Wants to be held
- Also doesn’t want to be held
Just… furious.
At life. At sleep. At me.
What’s Actually Helping Me Cope
I won’t lie – online shopping has been getting me through.
Mainly for Roman which is just stupid really because he absolutely does not care for a new pair of Nikes right now. And my Amex is screaming at me.
But a little parcel a day keeps the breakdown away. Mine not romans.
The One Thing That Actually Helped Me Reset
In the middle of all this, I did something radical.
I left the house. Alone. Just phone and keys.
I booked a head spa at my local salon.
Hair washed properly. Head massage. Shoulder massage. Silence.
No interruptions. No multitasking. No tiny human needing me every second.
If you have a baby or toddler – book one.
There is something genuinely therapeutic about someone brushing your hair for an hour under running water while you just exist as a person. Take my money.
Preparing for a Holiday With Zero Sleep
Because timing is everything – we’re going away soon.
Family holiday. Everyone excited.
Roman? The only baby.
So no pressure then.
I’m excited… but also fully aware we’re taking this current chaos on tour:
- New environment
- Different sleep setup
- Missed naps
- Overstimulation
Perfect conditions for bedtime drama. Really excited for the plane journey too!
This will be romans last flight as a lap infant, and I’m so ready for him to have his own seat tbh – but I feel like my baby is officially grown up!
So here’s the plan:
If naps happen – great.
If bedtime works – miracles exist.
If not? We roll with it.
That’s all you can do. I’ll keep a croissant in my bag for emergency meltdowns – that’s my top tip for you this week.
A Little Reminder for the Hard Nights
This stage is intense.
The kind of tired that sits in your bones. The kind that makes bedtime feel like a battle before it’s even started.
But it won’t last forever.
They’re not giving you a hard time.
They’re having a hard time.
So am I.
But at least I have Selfridges to ease my pain.
Next Stop: Holiday Mode.
Pray for us.
I’ll be sharing exactly how it goes soon. Stick around if you want the real version of travelling with a toddler!
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