As I type this I sit with a huge smile across my face- a feeling of accomplishment. Because today I mastered the impossible...convincing my 41/2 year old to go upstairs for bedtime with his father instead of me! Now, I will say he does go up with my husband at times but it is always with resistance and a small (if not at times humongous) tantrum. How did she do it you ask? Well, by playing to h is interests...why didn't I think of this before? Seriously, though.
So, tonight the stairs leading to his room were not just ordinary wooden steps- no, they were the start of his journey- a pathway leading him through dragons and dinosaurs. The man behind him- that is not just 'boring' dad. No- the man behind him is a giant, aiding him is his quest. I have to say his eyes lit up! But before he was on his way, he stopped, looked up, and asked for a kiss from the princess (awww- me :) And off they went- up the path and off to battle the dragons...and best of all- not a tear in sight! AAh, now off to relax and enjoy being the cool mom I am :)
This is such a sweet story!
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