Bedtime Drama

Kathryn has always (well since about 9 weeks old) slept through the night.  She has always loved sleeping and generally sleeps 10-12 hours straight each night.  For the past several months, getting her down to sleep has been an issue.  She is constantly saying she wants to sleep with us in our bed.  And, for the record, we have never let her do this.  In an effort to soothe her at night, Kyle or I will lay down with her in her bed for a few minutes each night.  This has seemed to work (for the most part).

I am not sure what happened, but last night around 2:30, Kathryn came downstairs and got in bed with us.  I was too tired to fuss at her, so after she laid there for about 10 minutes, I carried her back up to her room.  I pray this does not become some random habit.  She HAS to stay in her bed.  I do not want to get up each night in the middle of the night to carry her back upstairs.

And, something else that she has started this week...getting up EARLY.  Generally, each morning, she will sleep until Kyle wakes her up which is usually around 7:00 AM.  A couple of mornings this week, she has gotten up around 6:00.  Again, I pray this is not a new habit.  I understand that the bigger she gets, the less sleep she will need.  But, at age 3, she should still need lots of sleep.  Right?!?!?