On Saturday Jason had his last soccer game.Thank goodness we have the whole summer to recoup until Fall sports. During one of the games (he had a double hitter) one of the moms commented on the size of our family. I guess she just has one kid. She told the other mom that I have a 7,3, and 1 year old. Which was correct, however I have no idea how she got this information. Saturday was first time that I really had a conversation with her. Well, after she finished giving some lady my family history, she continued to tell the lady what time our kids go to bed.Maybe Brian told her because he usually take Jason to soccer, those wooden bleachers are hard on the back and bum. She was literally shocked that we are able to get all three of our boys to bed before 8 ( I wanted to inform her that our kids go to be at 7, but I didn't). She told me that she was lucky to get her 6 year old to bed before 9. Personally I think 6 year old should be in bed by 7. Also, I don't know why she was making a big deal about it. She is the parent and she should act like it(She is really crazy).
With our kids we have a routine, they know what to expect and what they should be doing when bedtime comes. We have used the same routine since they were little babies. If fact Matthew now asks, "Mom what clock is it", If I tell him, "7:00". He will tell me "time for bed". I think it is important for children to get a good night sleep. For me it is the saddest thing to go to the store and see little kids shopping at 9:00. Usually the child is crying and the parent is frustrated. Shopping is hard enough with kids, I could not imagine shopping with a super tired one.
Our bedtime motto here at the Grimwood house is "a well rested child is a happy, ready to learn child." We have times of difficulty especially now that Gavin has moved in with the boys.(he always wants to play, what a trouble maker):) However the times of difficulty are few. I feel blessed that our boys can go to sleep on their own, after a story, prayer, scriptures and a million kisses (this is for Matthew) they are on their way to dreamland.
Sorry no pictures, Gavin and I have been kicked out of the office so Brian can study for boards. Maybe next time.
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Brian, Stephanie, Jason, Matthew and Gavin Grimwood.
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11 comments:
Hey just wanted to apologize for telling you not to judge. I know it sucks when people tell you what to/not to do.
no problem Lisa, I don't remember you telling me that. Oh, well. I don't mean to be cruel, but the lady is a total nut job.
Oh, well, I couldn't remember exactly what I wrote since you deleted it. I figured I must have said something wrong.
I am not sure I know what you are talking about. Are you sure you left a post. This was the first time I have checked my blog since I took a little cleaning the bathroom break @ 8:30 this morning. So, I am really confused.
I left a really long comment here about sleep schedules. I thought it offended you because when I came back it was gone, and I thought you had deleted it. I was sick all day over it.
no worries.
I think it is great that your boys have such a reliable bedtime. It is something we have wanted and fought for since arora was born.I have been praying that our little Ender will be a good sleeper.
Thanks Holly, they are not perfect, we have our days, which require a little tough love.
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