Bedtime

The bedtime ritual varies a bit, but basically it's clean up, go potty, brush teeth, say prayers, read a story or make up some, then sleepy time. I'll often lay next to her and pat her back. Some people believe you should just tell the kids to go to bed - and maybe I will when she's older - but for now, I really love those times. Housework can wait. If something on tv is THAT important, I'd figure out how to record it. Right now, she is my focus and I like it that way.

Anywhoo, we're laying there the other night. She's very still, I hear her breathing regularly and I'm thinking ahhhh.. she's asleep. Now I'll go start laundry and ...
"Mommy?"
"Yes sweetie?"
"Peter Piker picked a peckled pepper"
"Yes dear.. now get some rest"
"Night, Mommy"
"Goodnight honey"

I love her brains. :)