Lex has started a new heartbreaking habit
at nap and bed time. For some reason he recently wants someone
to stay with him (I think this started with the new, bigger
bed). Sometimes Alan or I will lay down with him until he falls
asleep, or at least until he’s really mellow, but this isn’t
always possible. I’m not sure it’s really ideal to get in this
habit anyway. So, anyway, the times when someone doesn’t lay
down with him he frequently ends up sobbing and wailing very
pitifully and saying, “no, don’t leave me mommy. don’t leave.
i’m all alone, please don’t leave me.” It breaks my heart. I
try to explain that Eve is there and I’m just downstairs, but
he doesn’t seem to care. It’s sad, but I know it’s just because
he’s tired. As a parent you can only hope that the decision you
make aren’t traumatizing your kid. :/