10 More Reasons Your Toddler Won’t Go To Sleep

While there are usually 10 essential reasons your toddler won’t go to sleep, there are, of course, the branch offs. A toddler who is evading exhaustion will find a world of excuses for why he or she can’t go to bed on their own. It’s amazing what will suddenly become a priority at 8:00 p.m. after teeth are brushed.

1. Because this pillow is a spaceship, mommy

(photo: Lara Lootles)

2. Because all these blocks suddenly need to go in here

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3. Because I need to finish counting these cheerios

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4. Because I want to sleep here tonight

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5. Because I need to wash this. Right now.

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6. Because this is what’s happening right now

(photo:  Josh Hartman)

7. Because I stole your hair brush

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8. Because I’m being Buzz Lightyear right now

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9. Because my “doggy” needs to be fed

(photo: Rob, Joyce, Alex & Nova)

10. Because it’s raining

(photo:  Bergolli)