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Ave you got them to sleep yet?

69 replies

cushionpad · 24/12/2011 19:36

2yr old is down Dh is just putting DS 6 yrs down. They are so excited, not good sleepers usually, so god knows whats gonna happen, just thinking about when its safe to do the santa drop. Someone could burst into lounge any min. Its fun isnt it.

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littlemisssarcastic · 24/12/2011 20:28

DD 3.4 is laying in bed, but not asleep yet.

simpson · 24/12/2011 20:30

DD (3) has been asleep since 7 Shock

DS (6) is pretending to sleep, wish he would hurry up I want to do the stockings

soonbeforty · 24/12/2011 20:32

Both dd's (7 and 3) went quiet amazingly quickly, but we'll see what time they wake up! Expecting a very early start. Must remember not to phone anyone straight away (forgot one year that my sister is childless and therefore doesn't get up at 7am on Christmas day!).

fedup10 · 24/12/2011 20:44

Nope! 3 yo DD is down but not asleep and 5 yo DD is currently sorting Santa and his reindeers snacks, ready: 2 mince pies, 4 oranges, 8 carrots, a glass.of water, a rubixs cube and now she has just sat down to write him a letterXmas Smile

3duracellbunnies · 24/12/2011 20:46

Trying to settle ds (2) somewhat unsucessfully despite his clear exhaustion, not liking his camp bed. Girls gone off singing carols to church, hoping by time they get back sleep will be inevitable. Hoping to wrap FIL present for dh once ds asleep, oh and children's presents from FIL, no rest for the wrappiing fairy tonight!

HoneydragonAteCliffRichard · 24/12/2011 20:50

dd (2) currently asleep on lap. DS (8) has just gone up to listen to an audiobook but suspect is secretly tracking Santa on Norad.

unreasonablemuch · 24/12/2011 21:04

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LordOfTheFlies · 24/12/2011 21:11

I have to get the DCs up to bed to prepare the front room, and wrap DDs Sylvanian Family Regency Hotel. We got it ages ago (half price Argos) but it's been disguised in our room.
DD was asking her dad to get her the Hotel today and bring it home on the bus Xmas Shock -yeah right- and feigned despair when she saw they were sold out online and he came home without it. She knows what's in the box BTW Xmas Grin

Then we need to put wrapping paper across the lounge door,( put the presents in the front room first.) Then stockings upstairs.

Now just go to sleep, ratbags!

CherrysOnTheNaughtyList · 24/12/2011 21:14

mine all went to bed at 8.30 (omfg) this includes almost 13 year old ds1, almost 11 year old ds2 and the girls who are 6 and 5. i cant hear them, but they got new dvd's from santa's elves to watch tonight so not expecting to hear them. the boys have Tron and the girls have Tangled.

ShowOfHands · 24/12/2011 21:29

4yo dd asleep within minutes of her story. 3 month old ds snoozing on my lap. Just got to fill stockings, fake some footprints and then going to eat, drink and be merry.

androbbob · 24/12/2011 21:47

Operation Santa is gearing up. DS (4) and DD (9) in bed and I think they are asleep (not been to check, jsut trying to carry on as normal until 10). Stuff is in lounge behind sofa and jsut needs putting in sacks. Stockings are hidden in their rooms (risky I know) as I have two sets - one for the room for them to hang up and a pre-packed one ready for a quick switch! Cant wait until it is all done though then I can breath easy!

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littlemisssarcastic · 24/12/2011 21:59

DD has now got up, and is refusing to go to sleep.

I am just going to wait until she flakes out........could be a while....thank god for mn. Grin

PresentsRibbonsAndMerrySantas · 24/12/2011 22:23

GRRRRRR dd4 and ds down stairs, dp is just about to take them back up, dd1 and dd2 being very good and staying up stairs.

cece · 24/12/2011 22:23

ha ha ha ha - tis only 10.30pm, of course they aren't asleep...

ginmakesitallok · 24/12/2011 22:25

Both in bed. DD1 no problem (8) she'll sleep til 7. DD2 however is a different kettle of fish altogether - (2) - she'll wake as soon as we go to bed and be in our bed by 4

2kidsintow · 24/12/2011 22:35

Nope. Not helped by the fact that as I snuck their presents past their doors to take them downstairs I realised that I hadn't remembered to ask them to wrap the presents that I have put to one side for them to give to each other. Ah well.

They are 10 and 7 and don't usually sleep too early anyway.

3duracellbunnies · 24/12/2011 22:41

No, for some reason dh decided after bringing them home from church to bring out the family photos. In other room giggling over 70s/80s fashion. Does he not realise I want to go to bed and I know which presents are which (or at least able to transfer from bag marked x to stocking marked x). Grrr

Acinonyx · 24/12/2011 23:02

dd (6) just nodding off restlessly Xmas Hmm.

MustControlMincepieOfDeath · 24/12/2011 23:04

Yes, DP and DS both in the land of nod Xmas Smile

mrsjay · 24/12/2011 23:29

my 18 yr old is stil up my 13 yr old seems to have bladder problems i still like doing thr santa thing so i think its going to be a long night ,

PresentsRibbonsAndMerrySantas · 24/12/2011 23:53

Grrrr they are still awake Xmas Sad and dd1 has just come down the stairs Xmas Angry and stern look at dd1

PresentsRibbonsAndMerrySantas · 24/12/2011 23:55

now she wants a drink and ffs my dad is slowly getting drunk and talking utter crap [wishes i still drank then utter crap would not be that bad] oh god, now dd2 is down stairs with a headache [she has a cold though, so dose of calpol and back to bed]

PresentsRibbonsAndMerrySantas · 25/12/2011 00:03

oh no, now hes telling dp, about dateing and talking to women Xmas Hmm this is going to be a very long night

mrsjay · 25/12/2011 00:05

presents i think i would put him to bed Grin