Must be hard trying to organise everything and be the taxi too! Hats off to you suse.

Yes we have a bedtime routine. Food, nappy off, bath, quiet play, books, cuddle, bed.
If we are in a hurry, it is food, bath, books and cuddle, bed. i try and do this even if it is late. We have skipped the bath a few times and she was ok.

I think it is important to do those wind down things, even if you get home late, maybe you could just have a book, cuddle, bed routine. We all do the best we can with what we've got. If all you can do is a quiet story in his room with the lights dimmed, then that is great. As long as he associated the activities with sleep then it should help in the long run.

When Lu woke in the night, for a long time she needed a reassuring pat to go back to sleep, slowly she started to wake and self settle without crying out, they do get there, slowly but surely! Its great if DH can help with this, i found if i went in she wanted a feed but she settled much better for him. He was a great help during this time.

Just had a massive day at the expo, a bit tired! hope i am being coherrent!