As I was getting ready to put her to bed (for the second time) tonight, around 10 p.m.:
Me: Mommy needs to take off her combat boots. Ok?
Mae: Ok! Um, mommy?
Me: Yes, Mae?
Mae: Boots!
Me: That’s right! They’re my boots! Do you like them?
Mae: Um…YES! (It was very emphatic.)
Me: Should I save them for you to wear someday?
Mae: YES! (Again, very emphatic, this time with a cheesy grin.)
A few minutes later, after the obligatory (second round of) cuddles and songs and putting to bed, I had to go back into her nursery to get her laundry that I’d forgotten to grab. As I entered…
Mae: (her head popping up over the top of the crib) Hi!
Me: (whispering) Hi, Mae. Shhh…go back to sleep.
Mae: (plopping her body back down onto the mattress and NOT whispering) OK, Mommy! ‘Night!
Oh. I. Love. Her.
😀
Oh, she’s so precious! I love that she’s adding so much joy to your lives. Such a pretty girl.
She’s so fun.
How are you? I can’t believe you graduate in, what, a month?! Where are you guys going for Sr. trip?