Bedtime

Bedtime routine is sometimes hairy at our house. With the boys sharing a room, I still haven't nailed down the ideal scenario. I can't decide if putting them to bed at the same time is better or not. Sometimes Carver waits up-I think he falls asleep better when "brother" is in there. But sometimes, they just play then for up to an hour. Other times, he's sound asleep by the time Cooper comes in, and obviously this is perfect.

Last night, Carver waited up. I didn't realize this, so Cooper & I tiptoed in and by the time I got done praying with Cooper and tucking him in, I turned around and Carver was jumping up and down in his crib! I RE-tucked him in and told the boys "No talking!"

I hollared at them a few times through the door throughout the next half hour when I could here them singing, giggling, and jumping. It takes quite a bit for me to get mad...I usually just tell them to stop talking and tell them goodnight and I love you again.

Rob and I were listening through the wall when all of a sudden we heard a bang (like something hit the wall). He got up (Mr. Tough Guy) and went in there. I heard him say "Who did that?" Cooper said "Carver did it!" Rob said, "Carver, did you hit the wall?" Carver responds, "Cooper did it!" The next thing I hear is all three of them burst out laughing! Rob couldn't even contain himself. (I knew sending him in there was the wrong idea-he ends up playing or laughing with them every time!) He got as serious as possible, and told the boys again to go to bed. By the time he got out of their room, he bust out laughing again...he just said the boys' reactions were priceless!! (I bet it was another 20 minutes at least before they were both finally quiet!