Comments on: Good night… sleep tight

By: Andrew Baer

Andrew Baer — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 19:22:13 +0000

Shannon – You make it sound so easy and delightful. We used to make up stories and tell them to you every night and yes, it was a wonderful experience. But, believe me you did not “drift off into dream world” until you had several stories, numerous glasses of milk, a few cookies, and maybe a sandwich.

By: Shannon

Shannon — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:56:18 +0000

There’s an eb and flow to our night time rituals. I know that look of innocence on babies sleeping faces… all the naughty moments of the day slip away when I see my boy sleeping!

By: Amber

Amber — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:14:56 +0000

I have a 4-year-old and a 1-year-old, and my husband puts my 4-year-old to sleep. My 1-year-old still nurses to sleep, generally while I’m in front of the computer. Not the best ritual. My 4-year-old’s is better, but I don’t exactly know the details because I don’t do it.

But the thing I really like is going in to hug my sleeping daughter after I lay my toddler down in his crib. When she’s sleeping she seems so much younger, and I remember when she was the baby and toddler I held while she slept in my arms. I’m getting verklempt just thinking about it.
.-= Amber´s last blog ..Another Year of Knitting =-.

By: Victoria

Victoria — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:26:13 +0000

….sigh… you know, I’ve been letting my routine with my daughter slip away.
We used to always read a book, then snuggle for a bit, then say a prayer and give hugs and kisses good night. Now, we have cut it down to a few things on that list. And depending on our situation, some of the really important things get left out.
I really need to get back to it.
Thank you for reminding me about this very important routine.
.-= Victoria´s last blog ..Five and a half… =-.

By: Shannon

Shannon — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:57:45 +0000

@turnitupmom- Oh you remind me.. a precious part of our ritual that I FORGOT (oh my)… we pray.. Thank You God for Everything… my little man add some other things he’s thankful for then turns it over to me. Maybe this will be another post…
@se7en I do love the read aloud to self. I read (quietly) to myself but it’s usually only after bedtime or in the early morning.. so his experience is that when I (his adult) is reading it’s out loud. I am caring for a 18 m.o. and she reads books to my 6 m.o. Too cute.

By: se7en

se7en — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 09:53:31 +0000

Oh don’t you just love when they read to themselves and they have to “read” out loud… one of mine is a very elaborate story teller – there is no line between real and imaginary!!! And plonk him with any book and he is prattling for hours – wonderful!!! Your post was a great reminder to savor these times!!!
.-= se7en´s last blog ..Se7en Resolve to do More of the Same… =-.

By: turnitupmom

turnitupmom — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 03:13:50 +0000

We always say a little prayer (well, I say it and she chimes in with a few of the words) and then we recap the day while rocking in the dark. No matter how crazy the day has been, this moment is always so sweet and special.
.-= turnitupmom´s last blog ..Dear Jet Blue Passenger =-.