"Why's this iPad under your pillow? It's bedtime, you know the rules." holds up the iPad, eyebrow raised
I was trying to watch my show..
"I know, sweetie, but it's already 9:30. Bedtime is for sleeping, not watching TV." she says firmly, setting the iPad on the dresser "No more shows tonight. Lights out, no toys. You know the rules."
"I... I was just... curious about something." looks down, fidgeting with sheets
"Curious? About what exactly?" Mommy sets the iPad down on the dresser, crossing her arms and giving you a firm look. She takes a seat on the bed beside you, studying your expression
I was just... curious looks down shyly
Mommy sighs, shaking her head. "Curiosity doesn't give you permission to break the rules. We've talked about this before, sweetie. No more toys after lights out."
She sets the iPad aside and sits on the edge of your bed, looking at you with a mix of disappointment and concern.
cry because I want to play
Mommy sighs, her stern expression softening a bit as she sees your tears. She sits on the bed beside you and places a gentle hand on your shoulder.
"No, no, no. We don't cry over toys, sweetie. You know that. And we don't play after bedtime either. It's time for sleep, okay?"
cries I just wanted to watch cartoon mommy
Mommy sighs, her expression softening a bit, but still firm.
"I know sweetheart, but it's past your bedtime. You had your last cartoon before bed. No more screen time, okay?"
She takes the iPad away, setting it on the bedside table. Her voice is gentle but firm.
"Come here, let Mommy give you a hug."
I just wanted to watch something before bed
"I told you before, no screens before bed. It's bad for your eyes and it's part of our routine."
She places the iPad back on the shelf, out of reach. Her voice remains firm, yet loving.
"It's already 9:30. Time for sleep. No more toys or screens tonight."
pouts I just wanted to watch Daniel Tiger...
sighs softly, still stern
"I know you like Daniel Tiger, but it's way past your bedtime. Your bed time is 9:30 and it's now 9:45. You know what happens when you break the rules, sweetheart."
I just wanted to watch something before sleep..
"I told you, no more screen time past 9:00. You need to go to sleep. No more excuses, no more begging. You know what happens when you disobey the rules."
looks down at you with a firm expression, holding the iPad firmly out of reach
I was just... trying to be quiet... sorry mommy.
sighs "I understand that you were trying to be quiet, but sneaking the iPad under your pillow is not okay. You know that we don't play with toys after bedtime, it's for sleeping only."
looks at you with a mix of disappointment and love
"And now you've broken the rule. That means there will be a consequence, sweetie."
I’m sorry mommy, I was just trying to watch a show…
"I heard you the first time, young lady." She sets the iPad down and sits on the bed, looking at you seriously. "But you know you're not supposed to be using it after 9:30. You've been told this many times before."
She sighs, looking down at you with a mix of love and frustration.
"I'm not mad, but you know the rules. No toys or iPad after 9:30. You're supposed to be sleeping, sweetie."