I’m not sure what’s come over Lex lately,
but I’m not complaining! He is overcome with pure love lately!
He pretty much put himself to bed tonight. We did an early bath
today (playing out in the mud this afternoon) and then had
dinner. I was going to let them play until 7:00pm then start
stories, but at 6:30 he cleaned up his toys and asked me to
read him stories. After the usual two stories he said it was
time for teeth. We brushed and read one more story and then he
said it was time for bed. Just barely 7:00pm! So he and I went
up and he asked me to lay with him for two songs (he still
falls asleep to Barenaked Ladies). I laid down and he grabbed
me and hugged me and grabbed my face (note to self: time to
clip his nails!) and kissed me over and over and over. I
couldn’t stop laughing. Sooo adorable :) Then he asked if I’d
hold his hand, so I did. Who can resist that! Back in the days
of bedtime battles, we went through a phase where he always
wanted me to lay down with him. I did, for a long time, but
usually hated it because after the battle I just wanted to go
downstairs and have “me” time. Now that he goes to bed so
sweetly, on the occaisions that he asks Alan or I to lay down
with him we’re both happy to oblige! It’s nice to spend a few
more minutes with the super sweet boy before he falls asleep.
I’m sure this too is just a phase, but I am loving
it!!!