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2 Boys Bedtime Routine

We have maybe finally figured out a bedtime routine with both boys. They share a room so there are some difficulties because they are both pretty light sleeps but I'm hoping this schedule will continue because it is just awesome!

7:30pm: Cleaning up toys (Time depends on how many toys are out). Goose nurses.  
8:00pm: PJ's, potty and brush teeth for Monkey. PJ's and diaper for Goose   
8:15pm: Story time. This includes several books. A fun library book, a learning library book, a book of Monkey's choice, a Goose board book, a chapter from The Magic Treehouse book series and a Bible story.  
8:45pm: Prayers. Monkey doesn't like to pray so we all sit together and hold hands (Goose too until he gets to antsy. I try to pray for each member of our family, for good rest for the night and prayers over whatever our plans are for the next day, and then for anyone else that might need prayers that relate to the boys such as their friends.
9:00pm: Tuck them into their beds and then I sit on the floor and read scripture. For about another 10 to 20 minutes.

This has been great because we have our special time at night together. Goose gets to roll around on the floor and get his last wiggles out but it also helps him develop a love for books. Monkey loves listening to stories and we don't get as many read throughout the day as he would like.

Of course after I get them in bed I get to have some alone time or some hubby cuddle time which is always nice, especially when it's kid free.

How old was your second, third...when you finally got a regular bedtime routine in place? I think 6 months isn't bad. I'm proud of us and I love our routine! I think my favorite part is reading scripture as they start getting comfy in their beds!


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