Tonight I when told Ian that it was time to go to bed soon he started crying. He told he wasn't tired. I was letting him stay up a little later than normal because he actually took a nap today and slept until 5pm. I didn't mean he had to go to bed right that minute, just soon because it was after 9pm and we have a long day tomorrow.
After I had told him to stop crying, he eventually did and went to the bathroom all by himself (what a big boy). I went in to check on him and he had finished on the toilet and was standing up to sink cleaning it. He had grabbed a wipey and was wiping the counter down. As a good mom should I praised him for wanting to clean and then told him that he was going to have to go bed in a few minutes.
I went and sat on the couch and finished by bowl of ice cream. I noticed that Ian was being quiet so I went upstairs to look for him. His bedroom door was closed and that usually is never a good thing. Well this time it was, he had turned his light out, got his trains that he sleeps with, shut the door and climbed into bed. I asked him what he was doing and told me that he was going to sleep now. I kissed him goodnight and wished him sweet dreams.
How cute is that? My 2 year old put himself to bed. I hope he will start to do this every night, wouldn't that be nice!!!
4 comments:
Wow, you are so lucky. Ian is such a good kid. I'm still trying to figure out how to get Lizzie to bed without a bottle.
That is so nice for you! Ian is such a good boy :)
I was at Target today and I saw a Thomas Easter set. I thought of you. Actually, I thought of Ian.
Sorry I missed your (well rather Ian's) phone call. I had to go to the cub scout Blue and Gold dinner. I got home late and went right to work on dad's stuff. Ian sounded so cute on the answering machine. Thanks for having him call us. We love you Ian.
Oh, my I forgot to comment on Ian's amazing efforts to put himself to bed. Way to go Ian!!! That was really something.
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