Schedule, Schedule, Schedule

I posted about a week ago that we were starting a new schedule.  Well that has gone ok but not great!  I have had some family circumstance come up that has affected us being gone and seeing family during the day or evening and that has definitely affected staying on schedule.  I have seen a little improvement with nap time.  If I don't overly emphasize she has to take a nap but needs to at least rest, she seems more apt to staying on the couch and falling asleep.  Yesterday she was throwing a fit about laying down so I laid down with her and started making up a silly song about her being grumpy and before long she was giggling and then falling asleep.  Its funny how the silliest thing can be a big help!  I don't think you can have just one set way that works every time.  Making it fun and not overly dramatic (if that's possible with a 3 year old girl LOL) keeps her attitude positive and allows her to relax!  Today she has requested to lay blankets on the floor and take her nap.....we will see how she does lol.