Shuteye avoidance
Nighttime is a fine time in our world.
Just not so fine if you're actually looking to sleep.
Our 3-year-old has developed a strong slumber aversion. Actually, it's not sleeping he minds so much. He'll do it willingly -- on his own schedule. Midnight to around 10 a.m., perhaps.
Seems he'll explore every opportunity to avoid the land of nods. Thirsty. Need a hug. Need a kiss. Need another hug. Snack time. Leg hurts.
Here's my favorite, from the other day: "My bones are too big."
Mine, too.
He's little, I know. And he has had strep this week, so he's not completely up to snuff.
But the three- and four-hour bedtime routines -- they get a little rough after a while.
Sleep comes. It always does. Just not always on parents' schedules.