Saving Time?

Bedtime routines.

It's often a struggle when it comes time to get the kids to brush their teeth before we tuck them in.

Two nights ago, 3-year-old Hayden had been eating saltine crackers for a snack when I asked him to go brush. Surprisingly, he said okay. No argument. No asking for "five more minutes?" He just got up and walked to the other room.

I came in to the bathroom to assist, and he opened his mouth. Inside, I found a mouth full of toothpaste...

...and crackers.

He was still eating and brushing all at the same time, with two more saltines in his hand.

Kinda defeats the purpose.