Night Time Drama

Lately, Littlefoot has had issues with going to bed. And he's been even more clingy to me than usual. It's as though he knows his life is about to be turned upside down and he's going to have to share me! Anyway, he's been going to sleep much later than normal. He already has a late bedtime, 9:30, because Jared isn't done teaching his guitar lessons until 7:30, we eat dinner late, and then Littlefoot needs some Daddy time. It's worked out okay, and he sleeps until 8:30 in the morning. But, after reading his books, saying his prayers (which he says himself now with some help), it still isn't enough. Sometimes, he falls asleep in unusual places-usually wherever I am. In this case, it was the doorway of our bedroom, across the hall from my office (which has since moved), because he knew he couldn't be in the same room with me but still wanted a visual.


So, one night, after fighting to keep him in bed (sometimes threatening to close the door works and other times it doesn't), Jared decided to play his guitar for him. He's been working on memorizing songs and thought it would be enjoyable for both of them. And now, Littlefoot can't go to sleep without being serenaded by Daddy. We've tried it, but he'll inevitably end up wanted his private concert. The other night, Jared was particularly tired. I put Littlefoot down, warned him to stay in bed, and came back down the stairs to finish the Jazz game. A few minutes later, we heard little feet upstairs and there he was, blanket in hand, sleep in his eyes. I looked up and asked him want he needed. He quietly whispered "Daddy". Jared got up and asked him what he wanted to which he replied "guitar" (he says this cute and elongates the "r" sound). It was adorable! How could you say no to that?

So now, it's part of his routine. In fact, Jared is upstairs playing for him now. In fact, he was so excited for the guitar playing that he didn't care that I wasn't the one putting him to bed or that he wasn't getting his nightly ritual of books. I guess I got tonight off :)