Susan Sits

Last night, Susan came over to watch the kids and Michael and I went to dinner and movie. I do these swaps a lot with Ebba and Susan. It saves money and the kids don't stress out since they "love Susan". A win win. Usually we go out after the girls are down leaving only Parker to deal with. But last night, Susan came over early and she had to deal with the whole pack while we had Sushi and saw I Love You, Man with my favorite actor Paul Rudd.

Since Miranda has been in a mood for the last few nights, we warned Susan and told her to do whatever was necessary. Susan, who also has a couple screamers/not sleepers was prepared for the challenge.

A few minutes after we left, she said, OK, let's go read books to the girls. They immediately ran upstairs and hopped on our bed which is not part of the bedtime routine. Unfortunately, they did it so quickly and confidently that she figured it was and went with the flow. They all read books to each other for a while and then Susan said it was time to go downstairs thinking it was time to get in bed and sing songs. The girls, however, knowing perfectly well the "routine", hopped in her lap on the green chair and were ready for books. Again, Susan went with the flow and read them even more books. Then into bed, some songs and good night. A bit later than normal, but much more stress free.

And not one peep from them until 6:30 the next morning.

Parker did well too and only corrected Susan on her reading of Frog and Toad a few times, stating, "Mommy does it like this."

We got home around 10 and Susan told us everything above. Next week...I take on the Nunes boys. Let's hope it goes as well as it did tonight.