Bed "Bugs" & the Matariki Light Trail.

We have been working with our littlest lady on having her sleep in her own bed through the night. She's good at falling asleep in her bed, but crawls up to join me at around midnight. It was good for awhile, but we're at a point where sharing a pillow with a 3.5 year old is more constant tussle for space and less restful.

She'd lodge her protest with the following argument: But Daddy gets to sleep on your bed, why can't I?

We've had a sticker chart up for almost a week, but no stickers on it as she was, try as she might, unable to separate herself from me for the entire night. Physical touch is really important to this one. Our big boy even offered her money as a reward! The whole family has been in on this.

We had a breakthrough last night, though. She wasn't happy about it but she stayed in bed after I carried her back to her own bed at 3am. She woke with the sun and climbed up to snuggle, as agreed upon. Yes!

After dinner, we visited the Matariki Light Trail. Being the first day, it was quiet and not too busy. The children had a great time.

They spent the most time at this interactive section of the trail.