The timer rang indicating it was time for teeth brushing and bed. We have a new routine here where I do bedtime on the weekend and Craig takes the weeknights. There is always an adjustment period on Monday because Miles still wants me to part of the equation. So, the timer rings and this is what follows:
me and craig "there's the timer, it's time to get ready for bed"
M: "tonight's mommy's turn" (this had been an ongoing topic all day)
me: "no, tonight's daddy's night"
a little bit of whimpering and fussing ensues
me: suggesting a quick snuggle, which was promptly rejected. I followed this with two choices
"Miles, do you want a snuggle first or to go and brush your teeth first?"
M: "no, nothing"
me: "Well, that wasn't a choice, you need to pick snuggle or brushing teeth"
M: again...."no, nothing"
me: "you need to pick one, nothing isn't a choice"
M: "I don't like choices"
ha! Well, there you have it. That put a quick end to the negotiations for sure! This was then followed by lots of bargaining. He didn't want to sleep in his room, it's too scary, he wants to go in mommy/daddy's room, etc. Thankfully, Craig has gotten quite adept at working through this transition, so he managed to get him into to his own bed with no further fussing or tears. whew.
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