As a mom, bedtime is a wonderful time. Cuddling, reading books and relaxing and your child gently drifts off to sleep. Haha. Just kidding. I have a love-hate relationship with bedtime. I love the quiet that I get when it is successful, but getting there can be exhausting. It is really a gamble which type of night I am going to get. I have a daughter that loves her room, but does not love going to sleep. Unless it is her idea, but that is a rare occasion. I am also convinced that I have the wiggliest child on the planet. From the moment she opens her eyes to the moment she zonks out she doesn't stop moving (or talking). But once she does go to sleep, the quiet and peace in the house is priceless.
She will do anything to get out of bed. There is the usual drink/potty, but lately she has caught on that I am not buying these anymore. So, she has gotten creative and become an out-of-the-box thinker in order to avoid bedtime. This is a list of actual reasons (as given by my almost-3 year old) that she has to get out of bed.
1) I have the hiccups.
2) But the dog isn't sleeping.
3) I heard you sneeze and need to say "Bless you"!
4) It's too dark outside! (said at 8:00 in July. Not dark)
5) I need a band-aid for my owie from last week.
6) My hair was being curly and tickled my nose.
7) My stuffed animals aren't closing their eyes. They'e not listening to me.
8) I need to put socks on to sleep.
9) Nevermind, I need to take socks off.
10)I rolled over and bonked my head. See?
11) I don't like my nightlight anymore.
12) I forgot what flowers smell like!
13) Luke (the dog) wants me to watch a movie with him.
14) I think I need a time-out.
15) The house has really big feet.
16) I need to dance the Cowgirl Twirl!
One hour later.... We are quiet. Maybe sleeping, maybe awake but I'll at least take the quiet.
What is your little one's favorite reason to get out of bed?
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