Bedtime is the one time we are both completely in the moment and nothing else matters. It is just you and me doing whatever we want. Sometimes we quietly read books and snuggle but most of the time we end up reading books followed by talking and giggling for much longer than we should. We talk about anything and everything - what sounds animals make (usually you ask about camels and zebras . . . and I make up noises b/c I have no clue), what you did at school that day – the list goes on and on!
The other day you were laying on my chest singing lullaby’s right along with me; you lifted your head, looked me in the eyes smiling and said "I love you mama" followed by the most amazing hug I have ever received. It is moments like that bring me an overwhelming feeling of unconditional love.
After we are done rocking, talking, giggling and singing I cover you with your “special blankie” (lately it is a different blanket each night). I rub your back and let you know that mommy, daddy and coho love you. You then quickly remind me that Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Piglet, Eore, Roo, Owl and Christopher Robin love you too . . . !
These are the three songs we sing every night . . . a handful of songs come and go but these three are your favorites and requested every night!
Kallie is a pretty girl, happy girl, funny girl . . . Kallie is a pretty girl and I love her. (There are many versus to this song but I just make them up as I go)
Rock-a-bye Kallie on the tree-top When the wind blows the cradle will rock When the bow breaks the cradle will fall and mom will catch Kallie cradle and all! Rock rock rock rock rock a-bye Your names Kallie pumpkin pie Rock rock rock rock rock rock roo Your names Kallie Boo Mama loves you yes she does Daddy loves you just because Your our baby baby girl and we love YOU!
God bless Kallie God bless Kallie God bless Kallie, we'll see you in your dreams. (followed by God Bless Mommy, God Bless Daddy, God Bless Coho and sometimes we God Bless all of the Winney the Pooh characters too!
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