Believe it or not, I'm actually having a battle right now as I type. Every night it's the same battle. Tell Aiden it's time for bed, he gets in and out of bed several times as he makes up excuses and tries to manipulate me into letting him do anything besides going to bed. We always start in his room and he often either finally ends up going to sleep as I sit stirring with irritation and anger after at least a half hour long battle...or...he makes his way out to the living room where he eventually crashes on the couch or floor since at this point I'm so pissed and just want him to go to sleep no matter where it's at. At this point he could sleep on the kitchen table for all I care! All I know is these battles need to end pronto! I absolutely hate ending our nights on a negative note. I get upset with him, lose my patience and my me time begins with frustration and anger as I crack open a bottle of wine or beer to relax and try to enjoy what little adult time I have.
Just in the time I've typed this Aiden has moved from the living room floor, to the couch and now back to the floor. It comes down to the point of me just having to ignore him. I either turn off the tv and listen to some music, or turn something on that's of no interest to him so eventually he could care less what's on, get bored and fall asleep while he obviously fights every second of it. If he only knew how amazing sleep is! One day he'll learn and then I'll be dragging his ass out of bed each morning for school!
We recently ordered custom made bunk beds for the boys that are being delivered tomorrow. We have high hopes that the wow factor will make Aiden want to sleep in his own bed, and for the whole night. I have yet to mention that even when I do successfully get him to sleep in his bed, every night or early morning he makes his way down to our bed where he once again takes control and hogs my side of the bed often forcing me to sleep on the couch. Yup, we have major issues on our hand. No need to point that out to me. Anyways, I know the bunk bed idea could totally backfire on us, but we have our fingers crossed...tight! He has told us that sleeping up high would help so the monsters and ghosts can't reach him. Smart kid, right?!
Okay...nobody speak, nobody breathe! Aiden has crashed! I will soon move him to his bed and see his sweet face again around 3 in the morning as he crawls into bed with me and Don. Not the end of the world. It could always be worse. I just hope and pray that our battles become less and less as he learns there's nothing to fear, sleep is a wonderful thing and mommy is here for him forever!
Sweet dreams Aiden....now pour me a glass of wine!
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