Somehow in the last month or so, since Noah's turned 2, he does not have a complete (or partial) meltdown near bedtime. It's actually great! Alhamdulillah. We've been able to stay out later than usual (the last 2 years, someone has been home with him by 8-830 pm) on special occasions, but generally we don't push it. We like routine because it keeps us sane, lol.
Hana on the other hand does get quite fussy around 8-9 pm but as long as she has her quiet time, she can fall and stay asleep anywhere we are. Noah wasn't able to do that during bedtime. He needed his bed and he needed to be cuddled.
I've also noticed recently that Noah has become fiercely independent, mostly when it comes to feeding. He wants to hold that spoon or fork ("poon" and "fok" according to him) and feed himself, and if we've tried to take over, he has thrown a tantrum, lol.
I think my big boy is slowly growing up! I suppose my dua was answered after all, alhamdulillah.
