It's funny, my son's name is Grayson! Anyway, he is the same way as Grayton. At first, we didn't know what his problem was and we were trying to cuddle him more, thinking we needed to soothe him, but nope, he wanted his crib and that's all. I got frustrated one day with all the fussing, I just put him in his crib and walked away, sure enough, it is just what he wanted, he layed there cooing and talking, then he turned to his side and fell right asleep. I was stunned!! This is a boy who never slept through the night or napped well until about 4 1/2 months old. I personally love it! There is a clear distinct line between his awake and sleepy moods. When he is tired, if I put him on my shoulder, he sort of growls and as I get closer to his bed, he quiets down in anticipation. The silly booger even gets excited as I'm laying him down! I use our early activity time, just after he wakes, for the cuddly stuff, he's more receptive to it then. He likes when I get close to his face with my face, he reaches out and softly touches my face all over, like he is exploring it, but I see love in his face, it's soooo awesome! Maybe start trying to be cuddly when he's not tired and wanting his ever-cushy bed. He he Look for the quiet alert state.
Jessica
