“I’m not tired!” and 12 other excuses toddler use to delay bedtime
Fact: The closer it gets to your toddler’s bedtime, the faster the excuses start flying – and they don’t usually stop at one. Oh no! These crafty little beings can’t dream up enough ways to delay sleep, showing no mercy to weary parents.
They may be little, they may be irresistibly cute, but tenacious tots sure do give it their all in the battle against sleepy time.
Here are some of our toddler’s favourite excuses at bedtime:
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2. "I can hear a fly"
Or any other airborne insect. This will no doubt have you gazing up at the ceiling in search of an imaginary bug, and later have you unable to sleep yourself, convinced you can hear something buzzing in your room now!