As a result of Olivia being a night wanderer as soon as she went into a big girl bed, here are my tips for sanity:

1. Don't insist they 'sleep' at lunchtime. An hour of quiet time in their room with some books/quiet toys gave me the break, but kept her awake and thus exhuasted at bedtime!
2. Surrender to the fact that they will likely pop out once or twice: just accept it. (My limit is twice...after that, I get stern!)
3. When you put them to bed, entice them to stay in bed....when I tuck her in I bribe her! "Olivia, if you snuggle down and go straight to sleep, we will maybe go to the park tomoorw......"
4. When Olivia does wander, I bore her back to bed. No fun & games. I take her straight back to bed, quick kiss, and exit.

The benefit to all this is that when it comes to night time toilet training, they will likely have got over the novelty of the evening wanderings.......

I should add that Charlie is 2.5 and still more than happy in his cot. So no big bed for him yet. Delaying the pain! LOL!