I hope I found my solution....I reversed his door knob so the lock is on the outside. I will lock it before bed and my hubby will unlock it when he leaves for work at 6:20am. Also I placed a small plastic bowl of dry cereal along with a sippy cup of water for him. I think he was attempting to feed himself which is why the spoons (amongst other things) were out. His room is full of fun toys that I know he can amuse himself with. We'll see what the morning brings but I can't stop wondering am I a bad mom or a genius?