Night #1

He Did It!! All night long upstairs!!
We are trying to get the 4 year old out of our bedroom. I am not sure how we became Those Parents that end up letting a 4 year old sleep in their room, but we did. And I am determined not to be the parents that let a 5 year old sleep in their room. There has been much discussion on rewards and timing. Or should I say whining, crying, pleading, praise, encouragement, and eventually ultimatums from both sides. He actually tried to convince us that he would 'get sick and freak out' if he had to sleep in his room. Candy wasn't an incentive because we are surrounded by enough Easter candy to rot the teeth of 1/2 of America. A trip to Going Bonkers almost had him, but not quite. Chuckie Cheese got tossed aside without even blinking. Greg wouldn't let me promise him the kitten he wants. (ok--the kitten I want. But that is a whole 'nother blog)
We had to compromise and let him sleep in the same room with the 2 year old, but I am ok with that. The 2 year old does not need quality time with his spouse.
I will keep you posted...