what time should i put my 2 yr old to bed

[Pokerkitty6]

I like both your ideas, but I better go with Sue's. I know reading a book will always put me to sleep every time. Maybe I'll let her read between 8-9 and then lights out. I don't know what I have myself in for, but nobody else in my family would step up to the plate. They are a bunch of idiots.

[BnLM5]

I like both your ideas, but I better go with Sue's. I know reading a book will always put me to sleep every time. Maybe I'll let her read between 8-9 and then lights out. I don't know what I have myself in for, but nobody else in my family would step up to the plate. They are a bunch of idiots.

That sounds like a good plan to me and reading is always a plus. Always make sure that you know what she is reading. How are things going so far with her?

[taylovesthebeatles]

My bedtime was always 8 or 830, and even now when I'm at home my parents like me to be home by that time for a shower on those nights. I can stay up as late as I want once they help put me to bed, but they prefer that time still for some odd reason *shrug*. But I think 9 is a good compromise, I'm just not the best person to ask when it should increase.

[ffcowboy76]

My 3 year old goes to bed at around 8, but he gets up at 6ish every morning. I would let him goto bed later, but he still gets up at 6. Then he is fussy all day due to lack of sleep. He likes his bed time and doesn't fight it, unless he takes a REALLY late nap.

[Pokerkitty6]

Things are going good with Marissa so far. We went to buy school clothes today. In the weeks to come, I'm sure I won't feel like it. Good point to know what she is reading, I wouldn't have thought of that. She is reading Goose Bumps. I think those books are ok. She likes to write scary stories. She talks to much. She is a sweet girl, but can be a pain in the *** sometime, just like any kid. I love her.

[BnLM5]

Things are going good with Marissa so far. We went to buy school clothes today. In the weeks to come, I'm sure I won't feel like it. Good point to know what she is reading, I wouldn't have thought of that. She is reading Goose Bumps. I think those books are ok. She likes to write scary stories. She talks to much. She is a sweet girl, but can be a pain in the *** sometime, just like any kid. I love her.

I agree the Goose Bumps series is ok. It may keep her interested and learning to "love to read" I think is important. Reading is such a big part of everything! My girls actually went through a period where they were into the Goose Bumps. It would not be my choice of reading but at least they were reading and it was something respectable. My youngest reads alot now. I swear when she read the Lord of the Rings I think she read it in like two day's. I could be a little off on that but It was quick. I will ask her. Again not a book or movie of my choice, yuck. But.... And although I let them make their own choices, I always kept an eye on it and they always new I was interested in what they were reading. Nonetheless who they were talking to on the phone, what they were watching, what they were listening to, and how they dressed. As I did voice my opinion and had the upper hand. It keeps them in check. I raised my girls and they saw their dad every other wk end. So I had to stay on top of things. Consistency is of most importance always! Number one of coarse is love, unconditional love!