What do you tell your children right before they go to sleep?

[MoseyWalker]

I always told mine I love you, and peace will find you.

He thought I was crazy,but that's the way it is.

[qnr]

1. "Where the &#*% did you come from? We don't have any kids!" n/t

[MoseyWalker]

3. that's almost what my kid says!

except exchange a few words..........

[xmas74]

2. "I tucked you in two hours ago and you're still not asleep?!"

"Go to sleep now!!!"

[Katina]

4. I would sing two songs

Teddy Bear's picnic and Little Man (two old song which I would adapt when I sang to my daughter) At the end, I would tell them I loved them and kissed them goodnight. They each got their own time. (words below)

Teddy Bear's Picnic
John Walter Bratton - composer
Jimmy Kennedy - Lyricist 1932
If you go out in the woods today
You're sure of a big surprise.
If you go out in the woods today
You'd better go in disguise.

For every bear that ever there was
Will gather there for certain, because
Today's the day the teddy bears have their picnic.

Picnic time for teddy bears,
The little teddy bears are having a lovely time today.
Watch them, catch them unawares,
And see them picnic on their holiday.
See them gaily dance about.
They love to play and shout.
And never have any cares.
At six o'clock their mommies and daddies
Will take them home to bed
Because they're tired little teddy bears.

If you go out in the woods today,
You'd better not go alone.
It's lovely out in the woods today,
But safer to stay at home.

For every bear that ever there was
Will gather there for certain, because
Today's the day the teddy bears have their picnic

CHORUS

Every teddy bear, that's been good
Is sure of a treat today
There's lots of wonderful things to eat
And wonderful games to play

Beneath the trees, where nobody sees
They'll hide and seek as long as they please
Today's the day the teddy bears have their picnic

CHORUS

LITTLE MAN, YOU'VE HAD A BUSY DAY
(Mabel Wayne / Al Hoffman / Maurice Sigler) 1934
Little man, you're crying,
I know why you're blue;
Someone stole your kiddycar away.
Better go to sleep now,
Little man, you've had a busy day.

Johnny won your marbles;
Tell you what I'll do:
Dad'll get you new ones right away.
Better go to sleep now,
Little man, you've had a busy day.

You've been playing soldiers,
The battle has been won;
The enemy is out of sight.
Come along now, soldier, put away your guns.
The war is over for tonight.

Time to stop your scheming;
Time your day was through.
Can't you hear the bugles softly say:
Time you should be dreaming,
Little man, you've had a busy day.

[Nicole]

5. I love you

followed by sweet dreams or see you in the morning.

[NNadir]

6. Gee, I hope we're not struck by terrorists tonight.

I hope Mom doesn't lose her job.

[ChoralScholar]

7. Night-night, son.

Daddy loves his boy. See you in the morning.

Sometimes I Sing "Race you to the top of the Morning" from 'Secret Garden' Kind of a song and story all-in-one.
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When we left off last night
The hideous dragon
Had carried the maid to his cave by moonlight
He gnashed his teeth, and breathed his fire
The heath quaked, and we trembled in fear.

I said someone must save this sweet raven-haired maiden,
Though surely the cost will be steep.
So we lads all drew lots,
Our insides tied in knots,
And I won, and the rest went to sleep.

So, I picked up my staff,
And I followed the trail Of his smoke
To the mouth of the cave,
And I bid him come out,
Yea, forsooth, I did shout,
Ye fool dragon be gone or behave!

And then under my breath,
I uttered a charm said
To make the worst fiends become kind.
Knaves and knights of dire plights,
Now diminish his sights!
And it worked and the dragon went blind.

And he charged off the cliff
Howling mad and he died,
And the maiden accepted my ring.
And then you came along,
And were brave, bold, and strong,
And in thanks, every night now I sing:

Race you to the top of the morning!
Come, sit on my shoulders and ride!
Run and hide, I'll come and find you,
Climb hills to remind you,
I love you, my boy at my side!

Now, another foul dragon's appeared,
I must leave you.
He's scorching our land with his breath.
From his lair this one taunts me,
He dares me, he haunts me.
Once again, we must fight to the death!

Would to God I could stay and instead slay your dragon,
This beast who sits hunched on your back.
Would God I could wrench him away from your bed,
Or cut off or tear off his terrible head,
Could breathe out my fire on him
'Till he was dead,
Or beg him to spare you and take me instead!

As it is I must leave you in care of my brother,
The wizard, who lives on the hill,
Who has promised his art,
Will soon pierce through the heart
Of this dragon that's keeping you ill.

And I know that your mother, God bless her,
Would want you to do as he says and grow strong.
And you know that as soon as I can I'll return,
So be brave, son and know that I long
To race you to the top of the morning!
Come, sit on my shoulders and ride.
Run and hide, I'll come and find you,
Climb hills to remind you
I love you!
I love you, my boy at my side!