Bedtime Madness

Seasoned Moms say, "Put your child on a bedtime routine."

Well, we did that, but is it the most effective? Our goal is to have the lights out by 8 PM...

7:30 Upstairs to brush teeth, wash face, potty and put on jammies
7:40 The boy picks out a book
7:45 Momma finishes reading the book
7:50 Daddy reads a Bible story
7:52 Prayers
7:55 Story (The Three Little Pigs is the favorite right now, The Boy huffs and puffs:)
8:00 Hugs & Kisses then lights out

Now the fun begins:
8:01 The Boy asks for a song, I sing a song. Half way through he says he has to go potty.
8:03 In the bathroom the boy informs me that "Big boys sit on the potty."
This means that all clothes have to come off or he won't go....
8:10 We have to say goodnight to Daddy again
8:11 The boys needs another song, but can't decide which one he wants, especially since "Old MacDonald" isn't a bedtime song.
8:15 After "Oh Susanna," "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star," and "Jimmy Crack Corn" songs are finished and Momma leaves the room.

8:16 The boy is crying...he has a boo boo that hurts and needs medicine.
Daddy goes in and tells him that he is okay and to go to sleep.

8:17 - Singing by the boy ensues...top of the lungs singing of a variety of songs.
8:24 - Silence, it is a blessing.