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The parenting book claimed putting children to bed was a joyous dance between parent and child.
The author clearly hadn’t met Fanny’s twins. Bedtime was a nightly war, won only when the boys surrendered to sleep.
Tonight’s battle won, she poured a glass of wine and turned on the television.
This story is brought to you by the words bed, dance, battle. I’m pretty sure most parents can relate! Leave me a prompt—three words, and I’ll craft a story for you!
Lol. Bedtime is can be cultural. Lol. 'Go to sleep.' Was an order, not a suggestion which was obeyed.