I do love the stubbornness of some children. Not when their stubbornness is a form of rude or obnoxious behavior but when they are just set on being who they are. This is my littlest angel, a night owl, and a passionate, personal individual. She seems to be loved by everyone but is also rather indifferent to that. It cracks me up because my other two are very passionate about people in general.
Anyways, it's been a busy day but they just don't want to sleep. It's been cooler than the last few weeks where we've reached three digits but still, they won't sleep. Kids start getting ready for bed at about 7 and during the summer are supposed to be quiet in their beds by 8, usually with a book.
Not this night. but they were all down around 9 except for this little peanut. It was almost 10 when she came out, she had been laying in my bed but daddy told her she needed to go to her own bed so she came out to the front room to tell on him. I was finishing a book so I let her snuggle with me on the couch until I'm done. She eventually brings me this book. Not her normal pick. This is my non-fiction girl, her favorite books are about the nervous system and organs of the body. So as she asks for a story and I know this will help her sleep I give in. As we read about the giant walking down the street she asks me her phrase of the month "is this in our world" meaning is this real or fiction? She looked so confused and asked me a few times to make sure. It really befuddled her. She didn't make any other comment and after two chapters was out...kinda. I stopped and picked up my book again (Learn German For Your Holiday) and after maybe 2 minutes she opens her eyes and asks for me to keep reading. I told her she was sleeping and she responded with 'oh' and went back to sleep.
I finished the chapter I was on, took my notes and took her off to bed. She's 6 years old but still curls up into my arms like a baby. She is my mirror, my baby, and one of my many blessings. I guess anytime is a good time for a story. Have a blessed night.
Anyways, it's been a busy day but they just don't want to sleep. It's been cooler than the last few weeks where we've reached three digits but still, they won't sleep. Kids start getting ready for bed at about 7 and during the summer are supposed to be quiet in their beds by 8, usually with a book.
Not this night. but they were all down around 9 except for this little peanut. It was almost 10 when she came out, she had been laying in my bed but daddy told her she needed to go to her own bed so she came out to the front room to tell on him. I was finishing a book so I let her snuggle with me on the couch until I'm done. She eventually brings me this book. Not her normal pick. This is my non-fiction girl, her favorite books are about the nervous system and organs of the body. So as she asks for a story and I know this will help her sleep I give in. As we read about the giant walking down the street she asks me her phrase of the month "is this in our world" meaning is this real or fiction? She looked so confused and asked me a few times to make sure. It really befuddled her. She didn't make any other comment and after two chapters was out...kinda. I stopped and picked up my book again (Learn German For Your Holiday) and after maybe 2 minutes she opens her eyes and asks for me to keep reading. I told her she was sleeping and she responded with 'oh' and went back to sleep.
I finished the chapter I was on, took my notes and took her off to bed. She's 6 years old but still curls up into my arms like a baby. She is my mirror, my baby, and one of my many blessings. I guess anytime is a good time for a story. Have a blessed night.
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