I learn a lot about children every time I visit my sister’s family. One thing in particular is that life with kids is a production. Few things are accomplished quickly, but almost everything involves much more fun than when it’s just adults around!

A great example is Austin’s bedtime routine…

He LOVES playing in the bath.

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He would stay there all night if you let him!

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But the fun doesn’t end when he gets out of the tub.

Because then he gets to make faces in the mirror with Mommy:
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And dry his hair off by himself. Gotsta look good for the ladies!
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He continues to have fun making faces at himself while brushing his teeth:
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And celebrates his clean teeth!
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After getting his jammies on, he loves picking out a bedtime story:
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And gathering the pillow and stuffed animals he wants to sleep with:
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When he lets me (sometimes he insists on Daddy), I love getting to read the story and tuck him in.
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What a fun kid.