Bedtime routine for the boys…

It is great that we were able to move Connor from his crib and into his room and his “big boy” bed months ago!  He had plenty of time to adjust and develop a routine with us.

Now with Jacob around, here is how our routine goes…

1. Connor brushes his teeth, washes his face and hands, and goes potty before bed.
2. We put his pajamas on (if not already on).
3. He goes an grabs a book from his bookshelf.
4. Daddy comes in with Jacob in tow.
5. I sit on the floor holding Jacob, Connor gets one of his burp cloth (his “security blanket” if you will), and then climbs into bed.
6. Mommy sits down on the bed as well.
7. We read the book together and when finished, Connor returns the book back to his bookshelf.
8. He then gives Mommy a kiss, hug, and “eskimo kiss”.
9. He then lays down on his pillow and says, “Jacob can lay down.”
10. So, I lay Jacob on the pillow beside him.
11. Connor kisses Jacob on the head and rubs his head.  Then he says, “Ok, Jacob can go in his crib.”
12. I pick up Jacob, hand him to Mommy, and Mommy leaves to take Jacob downstairs or to put him to bed.
13. Connor and Daddy go through our routine, of kiss, big hug, “eskimo kiss” and then my “positive reinforcement” of how good he is and how grown up he is.  (He loves when I have this talk with him every night.)
14. Lights go out, gate goes up and then he asks one final time (as I am standing in the hallway), “Daddy give me a kiss.”
15. I climb over the gate, give him a kiss, hug, and “eskimo kiss”.  We both say “Good night, I will see you in the morning.”
16. And that’s it…

I love the way he shares his routine with Jacob and how he is so happy with I have my “positive reinforcement” talk with him.

I love you Connor!

Daddy