Now don't get me wrong I love spending all the time in the world with my kids but there is something to be said for the excitement I get when that clock hits 730. I don't know about the other families out there but from 5-730 at our house we might as well charge admission for a circus. Between trying to make and feed dinner for the two boys which is typically a challenge for our 3 year old as he has inherited my super picky eating habits,Taking a bathtub, pjs , teeth brushed, books and some snuggle time in it can get a little hairy. I have learnt a trick with the baby.. Get some cereal into him about 20-30 mins before bedtime and he normally goes on tilt with just half a bottle and rocking. Thank goodness he is now rocking a solid 5 hr sleep in his crib before I hear from him again. The bigger challenge is the 3 year old. He is now in his "big boy bed" and is going through being scared of the dark. His routine is leaving the ensuite bathroom light on and door open.. No big deal. The problem now is that he has figured out that if he needs to pee or needs a snack he can push back bedtime. I think last night we were up to bathroom trip number 9 in 45 mins and no pee that I finally but the kaboosh on the idea. I finally realized my 3 year old had outsmarted me. Shoot!
But when I finally hear the snoring from both rooms I do a little victory dance! Try and enjoy some down time and of course get in some sleep before the baby wakes up.
I have a confession though.. I never go to bed without sneaking into the boy's room and stealing a kiss and staring at them sleeping.. There is something to be said about a sleeping child it truly melts my heart
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