Bedtime

Bedtime in our home is generally prolonged by repeated requests for tucking in, a drink of water, something to eat, a lengthy chat, etc. Following that, when the lights are out there is the arguing and/or partying stage which can last another 30 minutes to an hour. 

Despite the fact that both girls regularly express their desire for their own rooms, and despite the fact that we have one vacant bedroom, all three children have chosen to sleep together for the last couple of years. 

Sometimes it's adorable, sometimes it's unbearable, but occasionally it's charming. Here are two examples:

After lights out one night, both girls remembered they wanted to write in their journals. They are not usually allowed out of bed past lights out, so without a word they slipped out in the hallway, recorded their days, and jumped back into bed, all while the little guy was sleeping. I love this.

At least one of the kids usually spends time singing each night. On this night I heard them singing together and it was too sweet, so I snuck down the hall and recorded them in the dark. Notice the intermittent third voice.