The Merger

Evan has always had the privilege of having a separate bedroom from the boys. When he was a baby, I was worried that he would wake the boys up when he cried, then we just never changed from that arrangement.

Lately, I have been struggling to get him to bed. He wants a drink. He wants another hug. He wants to cuddle. He wants to procrastinate!

Then, after the holidays, where visiting family forces us to sleep in close quarters, Ev decided that he liked having "the boys" around at night. Since we have been home, he will talk to the boys about who will sleep in his room on his bottom bunk.

So, last evening, Chris and I took action. We moved Andrew and Brendan's dresser and book shelf into Evan's room. Then, we moved Evan's bunk bed into their room. Now-- three boys in one room!

Evan was giddy! Going to bed was a breeze- My kiss and hug last night were succinct, and I received a brief "See ya!" on my way out the door.

The boys bedroom is a mere ten feet from our living room, so after they go to bed, we can hear them talk. Last night, I hear an excited Evan utter, "Let's tell stories now!" He euphorically bantered with the boys for over half an hour until one by one they drifted out of the conversation.

The result? Three happy boys and two happy parents