Bedtime Storytelling

It's amazing how effective short yet creative bedtime stories can soothe savage beasts and over-tired 3-year olds. Myles was getting pretty upset with me tonight because I wouldn't turn on the light and read a book for bedtime, but the light was extra stimulation we really didn't need. So taking a cue from the Master "Totally Made Up Story" Teller (that would be Lisa), I whispered three very short stories where Myles, the key character, was a brave knight, a policeman and big bear hunter. In less than five minutes he was calm and seconds later, sleep had K.O.-ed him for the night.