Gets me most nights my kids are here with me. All adolescents, I’m still trying (!) to dictate bedtime.

More sleep, good, right?

Most school / work nights, I call the time (off screens, people!), and ask for final prep, should be (in my mind), brush teeth, bed,

But NO … not always,

Thus the Grumpy DD emerges,

Flares,

Then simmers down, asks for quiet, and heads back to the kitchen for the dishes,

Best days,

It goes from Picture One to Picture Two pretty quickly, a few minutes of focus,

Grumpy Dad,

WINS,

#sinktherapy #goodstuff