Is Is Too Late to Start a Routing for a 2 Year Old?

Sounds like you've just a big change in your job and with the amount of time you're home and with your child. This will be even bigger for your child to deal with. Now that you're home more, she will obviously want to be with you more with this new event. You've got the right idea. A schedule and routine is good for her and it's good for you too! You will both know what to expect on a daily basis. Be sure that after "snack" before bed, brush her teeth. Anything on your child's teeth besides water can lead to tooth decay, no matter how quick or slowed it is. For bed time, the biggest thing you have to do is be consistent. the biggest thing you cannot do is give in to the child. You're the parent and you have set a rule. Her bed time is 9pm. You lay her down, give her quiet time before like reading a book to help get her in the mood, and then lay her down. Any child can have a difficult time with transitioning into a bed after coming out of a crib, but with this new routine and Mom home now, she will really try to use a power trip. You need to cut her off cold turkey from the cuddling to fall asleep and falling asleep in your arms. Giving in one time will put you back quite a way so do not give in to what she wants. The first time she gets up, let her know short and sweet with a firm voice that it is bed time and she is to stay in bed. The next times she gets up immediately put her back to bed without a word. Sometimes this can take hours the first night or two. Once she realizes that you will not give in, she'll eventually relent and stay in bed. BUT! You cannot give in, you cannot falter, you cannot speak or interact with her because that's what she wants from you. She needs to learn that bed time is NOT the time to interact with Mom. If Dad needs to do this instead of you, so be it. Do not give up, it will take take, be patient!

K. B
mom to 5 including triplets

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I was at a "preparing for kindergarten" meeting last spring and apparently there are people with 4 yr olds w/ no routine. They recommended that they start.
My point, no, its not too late to start and yes, you should start now.

The earlier you start a routine, the easier it will be. Toddlers love consistency and since they can't tell time yet, a routine is a great way to let them know what will be occuring next. Routines also help with independence and confidence. Don't get discouraged if your little one doesn't adapt to it right away. Be consistent and don't deviate...not even on the weekends. It will pay off. Good luck!

It's never too late to get into a routine! You're busy and YOU need a routine too.
Personally, I would leave the crib until you get the bedtime issue resolved. Maybe it's too late if she's already in the toddler bed.
I think you need to establish the bedtime routine and stick to it EACH night. No giving in or deviating from the routine. It'll just confuse her.
Also, I don't know what time she gets up in the morning but she is going to be d awfully late for a 2 year old if she is getting up before 9 or so...Could your hubby have her fed, bathed & ready for her routine when you get home at 7? Some of the clinginess, restlessness, etc sound like symptoms of being over tired. When a kid is over tired, EVERYONE is over tired! God luck!