Book Review: The Going to Bed Book

The Tuff is now at the age where he wants us to read him the same book over and over again. I'm very happy that he's now looking at the book, rather than trying to eat it, slam it shut, or throw it. So this is a good thing. But I feel compelled to discuss one thing that really bothers me about his favorite book.

You parents out there are probably familiar with this Sandra Boynton classic, "The Going to Bed Book". I know it is supposed to be a silly book so I won't ask about why these 10 random animals are living on this boat. Or why they all take a bath together. But here's what bugs me:

They take a bath, get their PJs on, brush their teeth, and THEN they go exercise?! Does this drive anyone else crazy? I mean a) don't exercise right before bed, because you're going to be all energized and you won't be able to sleep, and b) don't get all sweaty right after your bath, especially in your PJs!