Gimme Kiss

Toddlers are notorious for stalling when it comes to bedtime.  You never saw such a desperation for one more book, one more drink of water, or one more trip to the bathroom as when mom or dad say it's time to get into bed and turn off the light.  You'd think that with Asher being our third child, we'd know all the tricks and tow a hard line against them.

Ah but we have given in, shamelessly and repeatedly.  For Asher's trick is to plead with the cutest voice, over and over again: "gimme kiss," "gimme hug," "gimme kiss," and "gimme 'nother kiss."  It's as if his life depends on extracting all of this affection before he turns in for the night.  Who are we to turn down such a sweet request.  We are suckers, aren't we?