those with 2 under 2 - what is your bedtime routine?

[cutie4evr01]

I am struggling with our evening bedtime routine. DD1 has a wonderful routine of bath, PJs and teeth brushing, books, and bed, which starts at 7 and she's in bed by 7:30. I'm having trouble fitting DD2 in with this routine. DD2 is happy to go to bed anytime between 6:30 and 7:30, which is no problem when DH is here to help - he simply does DD1 routine and I see to the baby. But when I'm here on my own, I'm not sure whether to put DD2 to bed first or second. I have tried both ways, but if I put DD2 down first, I'm unable to keep an eye on DD1 and wind up leaving her on her own for a few minutes and praying she doesn't hurt herself or destroy the house. Meanwhile if I wait to put DD2 down after DD1, DD2 has to sit in her bouncy chair while I read stories and sometimes is happy to do this and sometimes not (screaming instead!). I would love to hear what sort of routine others of you with 2 under 2 are using, as beginning in Oct I will be putting them to bed myself every single weeknight since DH is a coach and his team will begin having nightly evening practices. Thanks!

 

[Bumpontherun]

Oooh very keen to read responses to this as we are struggling to fit dd2 in around Helens routine. Sally seems to always want fed between 7-7:30 so DH ends up doing the bedtime routine but I miss putting my wee girl to bed

 

[cutie4evr01]

just bumping up to front page