We’re trying something new here in the Scarpella household. It’s called - a routine. Ever heard of it? Yeah, me neither. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed not having to get up early, but I do not enjoy fighting with Jayden every night for two or three hours to go to bed. Therefore, I read a 387 page book in less than an hour and made a plan. It’s called the no-cry sleep solution for toddlers and preschoolers by Elizabeth Pantley. It’s a very good book - I highly recommend it. Anyway, it went great last night (our second night of staying with the plan). Jayden is doing very well with it. I’ve almost completed his checklist so he has a visual to follow as well. It was so cute when I asked him what would help him sleep in his own bed all night he said - and I quote because I wrote it down verbatim - “I would like you to stay in my room all night and sing me a song.” I used to sing him to sleep all the time, but I haven’t since, well, before we moved. He even remembered what song I sang and requested “Twinkle, twinkle, Little Star.” He was asleep in less than five minutes! Of course, the bedtime routine is over an hour, but it’s nice because it gives him a chance to slow down, and it gives us a chance to have some relaxing, bonding time together. I’ll keep you posted on how it goes! The hardest part for me is sticking to it. It’s worth it, and I’m going to have to start sometime before they head off to school. I might as well enjoy the stress-free bedtime sooner!