Alright, it’s time for sleep! I know you’d rather stay awake, but we really need to wind down now.
Please put your shoes and socks where they belong. Yes, both shoes and all the socks! They definitely aren’t mine, so let’s get them sorted. Now, off you go to brush your teeth. And remember, leave your sister alone. Don’t forget the toothpaste!
Stop poking your sister. Seriously, brush those teeth! You’re finished already? Nice try; you’ve got what I like to call “sweater teeth.” Let’s give it another go.
That’s more like it! Now, tidy up the bathroom. Whose boxers are those on the floor? And please, flush the toilet. Gross, don’t forget to wipe up that mess of toothpaste in the sink! Goodness, flush the toilet!
Now, go say goodnight to Mom. Hugs and kisses time! Oh, and turn off the TV. That’s enough of those!
Into bed, please! And stop poking your sister. Yes, I’ll tuck you in. Get in there! You already said goodnight to your sister, remember? Yes, you did! A hug is plenty; you can give her a kiss in the morning.
Fine, I’ll hug you again, but that’s it! The hug is over now. Let go! I love you too, but no more hugs. It’s time for sleep!
You already have water in your room; it’s not old! Okay, but hurry up—no ice, please! No more hugs or kisses. Just take your water and get back to bed.
What’s for dinner tomorrow night? I don’t know! Now go back to bed. And those stoplights? Who knows how they work! You’ve got water already—it’s not old!
Now, go to sleep! No, I will not hug you again. I love you too. Oh, you again? Fine, go quickly, remember to flush, then back to bed. Goodnight!
It’s impossible to have a bad dream in just two minutes. Trust me, it’s not happening! Turn on your closet light if you need it, but I won’t re-tuck you. I’m sorry that makes you sad; bring it up on Family Day at therapy. Good night!
Love you too!
…Good morning! Wakey wakey! Time to rise and shine for school! Up and at ’em! Get dressed, and I’ll see you downstairs in 10 minutes.
Still too tired to get out of bed? Well, that’s a lesson learned—bedtime is important! Make that eight minutes, please.