Ben finally had the logic to say, "Daddy's not here. He doesn't need to sleep there." With temps below zero and after a long conversation about how things would go the next night when he returned to his own bed, I gave in. Unfortunately, Ben doesn't have a clue about all the things we do after he goes to bed and couldn't deal with the fact that I wasn't going to bed at the same time. After a few sessions of jumping on the bed, looking out the window, and coming out of our room altogether, he went back to his own bed. :( I do look forward to "sleepovers" when Ryan travels in the future but will plan better and maybe reserve them for non school-nights. Nice try buckaroo!!!
**UPDATE**
Last night, just days after his initial attempt, Ben and I had a sleepover in my bed. I was tired from a long week and knew I could likely fall asleep but also knew Ben would likely sleep quickly too. He had a sleepover with Tante Thursday night and was up at 4 am. :( We also rarely have Friday nights when Ryan is gone so I took advantage. It was fun to snuggle and Ben kept reaching out for my head throughout the night. :) Unlike his father, though, this kid doesn't stop snoring with a little nudge. (yaaaawn) I did fall asleep early and got up early too, and was able to finish addressing our holiday cards. Ryan will be home in a few hours
I am all for the importance of routine, but as the months and years pass I become acutely aware that it is all going much too fast. I will gladly share my bed, sacrifice my sound sleep, and enjoy those snuggles anytime my babies want. :)
ReplyDeleteOh how those request for snuggles melt me. I'm glad you had a successful sleepover! :)
ReplyDeleteThat's so sweet to hear this side of it! There's only been one night that Brigham hasn't been in bed with us so i guess we are just accustomed to it! I don't know that I can sleep within him tucked beside me. I bet the sleepovers were such a treat! :)
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