Is it bedtime yet?

ByErica

All day long, all day long on day’s like today, I’m checking my watch for eight o’clock to arrive. Yes, I look forward to bedtime. I may not be your typical mom, and you may think of me as a bad mom for thinking like this. But I need my quiet time and that quite time doesn’t hit until eight. Eight on the dot. My kids are in bed, quiet and asleep by 8:05!
Especially on day’s like today when The Husband has been out of town for days, and I feel like I’ve been going all day long. So many things to do and not enough time to do them. And here’s the kicker! Two of the three were in school till three today. Yet, I’m still ready. Still eager for the time to come where I can wrap myself in my oh so comfy robe, turn the TV on, grab my computer and talk to you guys. I need my relaxation time too, just like everyone else, regardless of kids. Some people will Blessed CBD öl kaufen and take it before they sleep, whilst others will watch their favorite show and have a hot drink. We all deal with winding down in different ways and it is very important that we have the opportunity to do that.

Many people ask me why I put the kids down so early. But I don’t think eight is early at all. Kids need rest, a good nights sleep and I plan to give it to them. How I get them to sleep without a fuss you ask. Well, I trained them and sometimes I still get some fussing from them but not often. I also don’t allow my children to sleep with me. It has been a rule in my house from day one. If ever it happens that they start showing disapproval, I would consider getting their room remodeled or the mattress upgraded from a platform similar to Queensway Mattress (whatever it takes to keep them interested in their room) rather than permitting them to sleep with me.

Let me say this before I go forward. No, I’m not a fan of co-sleeping. I work in a hospital and have heard way to many stories of parent’s rolling over and ending with a tragedy. But that’s not my only reason because most would say “well that’s only when they are small.” Yes, that is mostly for when babies are small. But the longer you let you children sleep with you the harder it is to get them out of your bed. And I don’t know about Y’all but my bed is meant to be for The Husband and I and what happens in our bed is not meant for small children to see or know about. That’s just my two sense, and I have no judgment on those who do!
Wow, I just went on a rampage huh. I’m not sure what got into me other than I am passionate about bed time and my free time.
So yes, call me a bad mom all you want but I love my free time, those 15 minutes before bed where I can nuzzle into a good book or play on a couple online games like slot machines on pg slot. But don’t get me wrong I love my children with all my heart. Our days are full of love, laughter, and tantrums. Yet, when my day comes to an end, bedtime is a time of joyous silent and I have no guilt for loving it.

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6 Comments

  1. I send my 7 and 11 year old down at 7:45 most days. We are experimenting with later times but if they are not asleep before 8:30 they are monsters in the morning!

    1. I feel ya on that one. I have that loves to get up early and two that love to sleep in. If I wake my middle child up without him getting up on his own he is a terror!

  2. I'm with you on all counts! Only a few times, unusual circumstances did our children sleep with us, and no way is 8 too early lol. I do not like to add my business info onto comments like this, but I would like to share some info with you, that has helped me with fatigue, but more relatable to you, my daughter who has two children and runs a daycare. She now has energy to stay up and spend time with her husband. You can email me at annesangels@gmail.com. Love your blog

  3. I can totally relate, I am poretty much a stay at home Mum. I love my girls so much but by the end of the day I am willing for 7.30om to come so I can send them to bed. I am usually exhausted by this point and so are they!

    1. I’m so happy I’m not alone in this 🙂 Thanks for stopping by Natalie.

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