Real Mom confession - Bribery

Last night, LT was having a ROUGH time going to sleep. (Did you notice the emphasis on rough?) Im talking fussing, coming out of her room with random excuses and other general night-time avoidance behaviour. (Yes, I did just spell that with an english accent!)
Now this is nothing new. But I was tired, her daddy was tired and we both wanted to get to bed ASAP. So i bribed her. Im going to wear the cone of shame for a few minutes because I am not at all proud of what I bribed her with. Do you want to know? Its not anything I consider healthy and Im a little ashamed that it was as easy as it was.

Donuts. Fresh, warm, sugary donuts. I told her, "If you go to bed right now and don't come out of your room again, I will help you make donuts in the morning." And it worked. She fell asleep not too long after and Hubby and I actually got to bed at a reasonable hour.

Do you want to see the donuts? In my defense they are baked, not fried. That's about all I can say about them.

Aren't these the healthiest looking donuts you have seen today?

Anyways, LT only knows about donuts that have sprinkles on them. So after making these beauties, she asks for sprinkles to put on top. And I say yes. After much internal conflict, I wonder if I could have just gotten away with bribing her with sprinkles on her cereal or in her milk, or some other healthy thing to put sugar on. I know, I know. Terrible, but REAL! 

Look at that happy face. How could you say no to that?

Do you bribe your children with sweets, toys, or extra playtime? What do you want in return? Sometimes, I just want a few minutes before bed to myself without the constant questions and "moms".

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XOXO,

Mac