Sleep over night

These days, Fridays are "sleep over night." It all started back in January when we were struggling to get the kids to stay in their own room at night. We spent weeks trying various techniques and finally we stumbled on something that seems to work for us. Each time the kids would come downstairs they would lose a favorite toy. After three nights of Aiden losing his lego, train set, mega blocks and various other favorites, he decided that he would start staying in his room at night. If the kids stay in their own room all week then on Friday they are rewarded with a sleep over. Sean works the late shift on these nights so it is just the kids and I. We start by having something "fun" for dinner like cold cereal or grilled cheese. (what can I say, we really live it up in our house) After dinner we have treats such as cookies or an ice cream sundae and then the kids curl up in our bed. I put a movie on and the kids can watch the movie and fall asleep. When Sean gets home from work, late at night, he carries the kids upstairs. This is a win-win situation for all of us. The kids go to bed more easily knowing that they will receive this special reward and I am able to have a relaxing evening. Gotta love it!