Wife was frustrated because the kids wouldn't settle down for bed so I told them 'You better get some sleep or you'll be tired tomorrow' and when they didn't listen I said 'More like tired AND wired am I right?' She actually groaned and laughed which is basically a standing ovation at this point.
Getting a laugh from the wife during the bedtime grind is basically a win for the whole day. Those moments make it all worth it.
Haha nice work. A well-timed dad joke during bedtime negotiations is an underrated parenting tool. Did it actually get them in bed or just buy you a few more laughs before the actual battle?
That's gold. My kids are always more willing to cooperate when I make them laugh during the tough moments. Bedtime resistance is real but humor definitely helps break the tension.
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Ha, that's solid. My kids are finally at the age where they actually get the joke instead of just staring at me. Keep those dad jokes coming, that's the stuff they'll remember.