THE LONG JOURNEY Bedtime rituals “Time to go to bed” “Yep, sure thing” So the delay commences…. I have to watch the end of my show, Nick has to finish his Pokemon game & we successfully ignore Dad. The show ends but then I just HAVE to watch the ads. “Come on guys, brush your fangs!” “Coming” I recline into the chair and sit down to see what’s on the show next week. “Teeth, bed, …showed first 75 words of 812 total…

…showed last 75 words of 812 total…thirty seconds. Can we all be ready? “Ok” I climb beneath my fairy doona into bed. It’s so comfortable and I am very tired and it’s nearly time for me to sleep. “Goodnight darling” “Night Dad. Sweet dreams. Love you” “Love you too” ‘Click’ and the light is off. This may seem like a lot but to me, it all seems absolutely necessary for a good nights sleep. Lets just hope it works.