On Sleeping Habits

My trick when Max is getting difficult to put to bed and pulling 101 excuses is to remind him that I have to get back downstairs to finish the dishes and prep for the next day. Tonight he wasn't being difficult but I was really tired and put my head down for a second. Upon seeing me do that:

Max ( in an urgent voice) : "Mommy, go to bed! It's ok, Daddy can do the dishes. Really Mommy, go to bed!"