We have always had an ‘open bed policy’ but now the boys are bigger, our current rules are:
- We need to check the time. Dad gets up just after 3:00 am so if the time is nearly there, the following rule doesn’t apply, we’ll just wait. (Very important when it’s the middle of winter)
- Child must help me find the spare mattress and make up a bed next to my side on the floor
Recently, Foal had a bad dream and suddenly appeared next to my side of the bed. This is what followed:
Dad’s alarm did its thing, Dad got up and left.
Foal rolled over, So did I.
We both stretched out.
Foal asked, “Where are you going?”
I replied, “Nowhere!”
His retort, “Yes, you are! You’re going to sleep!”