So Ryan has learned how to turn the lights on and off and it has turned into a bit of a problem…especially at night time. Off and on for the last 2 weeks he has gotten up in the middle of the night and by the time we went in (half dazed) he had already turned on the light. Yes – he still shares a room with Riley. We have talked about how he doesn’t need to get out of his bed, much less turn the lights on when he should be sleeping. Tonight, before we tucked him in, we went over the rules. 1) do not get out of the bed and 2) do not turn on the lights. He said ok – good night – and we were out. 1 hour after their bedtime, I heard some chit chat, so I decided to go upstairs to check on the light situation. Sure enough, the light was on. Our conversation went like this once I opened the door and found the most adorable little boy staring at me from the middle of room (not in his bed). (Riley is still laying neatly tucked in her bed)
H: Ryan what did mommy tell you to do tonight?
R: blank stare um – not get out of bed
H: yes and what else?
R: out of the tops of his eyes not turn on light
H: So, Ryan, did you obey mommy? (Obey mommy and daddy is our #1 house rule that we repeat each and every night)
R: lip poking out no
H: so what do you think you should do?
R: go get in my bed?
H: I think that is a great idea (trying my hardest not to laugh during this teachable moment)
He ran over to his bed and quickly climbed in. I went over to pull up his covers and he gave me a big grin and said love you mommy! To which I replied – love you too honey, but don’t get out of your bed again. He said ok mommy in the sweetest little voice! I closed the door and walked out and smiled. I haven’t heard a peep since…
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