So tonight’s attempt at bedtime was foiled by the onset of heavy rain and the other intense desire to put gumboots on and jump in puddles. “I’m #notsleepymum, where’s my umbrella?” We have never been terribly strict with bedtime, rather following our daughters lead. At 4 she still has cues she needs to eat or sleep without verbalising the fact. Though she is 4 and verbalises alot!!! It would be delightful if she simply went to bed and was asleep by 7.30 each night, and I do envy where this works in other families, by for us it’s not to be and if she isn’t sleepy till 9.30 I am not going to battle her for 2 hours. So if we hang out a bit later, play in the gutter, so what? More opportunity to connect, learn, explore and at some point ‘later’ she falls asleep with ease. #weallparentdifferently #dowhatworks #respectfulparenting #peppapig #kidsbedtime