Beyond tired of this!

     I am blogging now because I need to vent. And I'm kinda open to suggestions, kinda not. I have just had the 6-millionth bedtime battle with my 3 year old and just like the title states, I am BEYOND tired of this malarkey (btw, thanks for the terminology Mr. VP)!!!
     I was skimming through a few forums on bedtime battles and most of the comments and advice given just angered me. Thus, my trolling session was pretty short. I am weary of suggestions like: "Go to bed with your child", "Make sure there is a bedtime routine", and "Conduct a super-deep analysis into the psyche of your child to figure out what issues he or she may be dealing with that are only exacerbated during the night time hours..." Please!!!!! Give me a break!!!!
     I am sorry but this child of mine will be 4 years old in less than a month. I have two other children beside her. I am home with them all day, spending heavy quality time. When I say bedtime, I mean bedtime! Don't get me wrong, there is some legitimacy to what's listed above. I slept with the child for the first two years of her life, we have a bedtime routine, and as far asthe super deep analysis of her issues goes..... The only issue that has merit in my book right now is the fact that she is being disobedient. And it needs to be addressed.
     Believe it or not, I actually need time after the day is done to decompress. To have some quiet time to myself. To spend time with my husband if he is actually home. To run to the grocery store for the next morning's breakfast. Is that asking too much??? I don't think so!
    I feel as though I have addressed every possible scenario and am at my wits end. I am not going to the bookstore to buy some sleep book. There is a very simple solution. Go.To.Bed. Or else!

I don't know or else what since my or elses haven't worked thus far...but I mean it, or else! Sigh...