Teeth Brushing
Time for a story
Cuddles with Izzy
Occasionally I wonder if the way I sometimes long for bedtime (the children’s, not my own… although I often long for that too) makes me a bad mother. The time I have in the evening once I’ve tucked them in is truly my own. Although university work seems to be encroaching on these few precious hours a little, it’s still mainly a time for relaxation and really the only time that Mr. LA and I have together on our own. It’s made all the more special by the fact that I know it won’t last forever. I don’t know many teenagers that go to bed at 7pm, do you?
Time for a story
Cuddles with Izzy
Occasionally I wonder if the way I sometimes long for bedtime (the children’s, not my own… although I often long for that too) makes me a bad mother. The time I have in the evening once I’ve tucked them in is truly my own. Although university work seems to be encroaching on these few precious hours a little, it’s still mainly a time for relaxation and really the only time that Mr. LA and I have together on our own. It’s made all the more special by the fact that I know it won’t last forever. I don’t know many teenagers that go to bed at 7pm, do you?
I love the going to bed part too though, you see, all the little rituals we have after dinner. A leisurely bubble bath, plenty of time for playing. Izzy turns her end of the tub into a bar and serves me bubble cocktails and Jesse splashes around happily at his end. The children are dried off and clothed in snugly jim jams. Inhalers are puffed and teeth are brushed. Jesse already understands that ‘story time’ means he gets to choose a book from the overflowing shelves in the corner of their bedroom. The children wriggle under the covers on Izzy’s bed and listen to me read one of their favourite books, Isabel usually insists that I do the voices. Time for ‘night nights’, kisses all round. Story CD on, close the door.
And breath.
Loveaudrey xxx
Loved that post, sweetie. xxx
what cuties. I must admit i love it when i get my 2 to bed and have me and hubbie time….oh goodness yes teens!! but saying that they may spend most of their time in their bedrooms!
Thanks for your help yesterday x
Awwwwww cuteness!! x
If you’re a bad Mummy, then I’m pure evil. I’ve been known to dupe my children in to thinking its later than it is, by bringing everything forward a little bit. Dinner’s earlier, bathtime’s earlier, and they don’t even question it…they just assume its time for bed. I do it if they’re particularly cranky (because they will never admit that they’re tired) or if there’s something going on in the evening and I need them sound asleep in plenty of time (ie friends coming over or something). But I don’t do it often, promise!
your children are far too adorable, look at those cheeky faces! x
I’m glad you’ve posted about this because my son is only 5 weeks old and I’m already hankering for his sleep times. I have been feeling godawful about this and beating myself up, but I’d go mad without 1 hour a day to myself. xx
@Rocaille I’m glad you enjoyed it hun!
@Lissy Lou The less said about teenage years the better I think! Alhtough I look foreard to the days when they sleep ’til 3 in the afternoon! I’m glad I could help, let me know how you get on with your new regime!
@m4dswine Thanks lovely! they’re even cuter when they’re asleep.
@MissisG Haha! I’ve done that too, I’ve been know to have them in bed at half 6 on occasion! We’ll be bad mothers together then, we can stand up for each other when they call in the NSPCC!
@Sophie Rosalind Thank you hun!
@Anonymous Girl Goodness, don’t beat your self up about it all! I think you’re evn more justified to feel that way with a newborn, they consume you entirely. Although, I’m well aware that guilt is actually a mother’s permenant default setting so it’s hard not to give yourself a hard time. Just make the most of those nap times when you do get them. Hope you’re OK lovely, I’m so sorry I haven’t emailed you yet. Life is manic but I promise I’ll drop you a line soon.
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so so cute!! and dont worry, i often long for bed time (or nap time) and it doesnt make you a bad mom -it makes you a sane one!
your kids are so adorable!! it sounds like your evening rituals are wonderful! 🙂