Falling Kisses

Bed times with a toddler can often be a bit of a challenge.  Especially with a Little Man who doesn't really like to go to sleep.

We have found that having a routine has helped a LOT so long as we start it on time.  And for the most part, we don't have too many bedtime fights with him any more.  Of course we have the occasional night where he wont go to sleep and we wind up spending an hour or so in his room before giving in and letting him sleep in our bed (before he wanders in at 3:00 a.m. anyway).

But somethings are so sweet, and so fun!

A part of our nightly bedtime routine its giving hugs and kisses.  For quite some time we have done "bear hugs" where we almost get pummeled  by his strength--he is a pretty strong 3 year old.  And yet, as energetic as his hugs are for Mommy and Daddy, he is always so tender and gentle when he gives Baby Girl her goodnight hug.

Recently though, Little Man started a new thing that I thought was pretty cute.  He gives us a kiss, then falls backwards so we have to catch him.  He told us they are "Falling Kisses."  So for now, each night, I get 3 falling kisses before he jumps over to Daddy to give more falling kisses.

So sweet, and so cute to watch them grow up.