You’ve done everything right. You dimmed the lights, sang the lullaby, and did the exact same “wiggle your toes” routine that worked last night. And yet, the moment your butt hits the edge of the crib, those sleepy eyes snap open like you just said “free candy.” It’s not personal—it’s a biological prank. Toddlers are hardwired to resist sleep like it’s a rival gang member.
They’ll pull out every trick in the book. “I need a different blanket.” “The moon is too bright.” “My elbow smells funny.” You will nod seriously, because you’re a parent, and you’ve learned to treat “the elbow smells funny” with the same gravity as a UN resolution.
