So funny you should mention that, I'm just realizing how much the younger ones love stories. I've been reading with them the last couple nights, and it has worked. I didn't realize how well it worked until you mentioned it during the day. I took some books out of the library a few weeks ago, and they are just lovely.They especially like the ones that rhyme. I also wrote a bedtime poem for them a while ago that we've started saying to ourselves at night too. It basically reminds them that they are safe, and that I will protect them during the night.

Perhaps setting up a bedtime routine earlier in the night with some books might be best for me.

I'm glad you were able to remember what works for you and hope that you can get to sleep earlier as well!!!
xoxo
IJ