We have only been once with our kids, so far, usually we are very strict with bedtimes, but we did keep them up later a couple of nights and they actually told us they didn't like that. It was good reminder to just meet our kids where they are at, this is the time of life where it isn't fun for anyone if our kids stay up late. Either way, it doesn't sound like this is within your control. Trying to hold onto that is also not much fun.