Every parent knows the challenge of bedtime, and tonight was our turn in the spotlight. Our youngest, usually cooperative, decided that sleep was the enemy. Negotiations began with a firm "No bedtime!" and escalated to a full-on protest. There we were, navigating the tricky waters of parenting, balancing gentle persuasion with firmness. It's a dance as old as time, where patience is key, and understanding their resistance is crucial. Eventually, a compromise of one extra story did the trick. As I watched them finally drift off, I was reminded that these moments, though testing, are fleeting and precious.