Sleepy Ritual

Magic chair: If I don't pat Jack's leg or tummy, he lifts my hand and drops it on his leg to get me started.

Fan

Lucy's box fan has been part of her bedtime routine her whole life.

Tonight, it gave out.

I located and procured a replacement in less than ten minutes and when I got home, she was sitting up in her big-girl-bed with the sweetest look on her face. She said "Daddy! You found me a new fan! Thank you, thank you... It will help me sleep."

I sang ABCs and Hey Jude to her and helped her back into bed. She ran her thumb over my scruffy chin while I reviewed animal sounds for her.

"Goodnight Lucy. I'll see you when the sun comes up."

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Winter PJ's in the Summer

I was cleaning out Lucy's closet to pull out clothes to pass on to
some friends. Lucy was determined to keep some of the clothes and put
them on herself. I couldn't convince her to take off the fleece pj's.
She wore them all morning.

Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head

Family Pic

Stuffed Shirt

After she falls asleep, we check on her to see if we need to adjust
her or the covers. We found her like this with Miss Bunny stuffed in
her shirt.

Family Picnic