We kissed Kendall good night tonight just like any other night. I read her favorite bedtime stories in our chair and sang and put her in her bed. We did our usual night nights, kisses, hugs and even squeaks (we squeak like little night time mice). But as I walked out her door and closed it behind me, I couldn't help but think of that same feeling a year and a half ago.
One of the first posts I did for Heart2Heart was a milestone - from the crib to the toddler bed. It was exciting and sad at the same time. You all followed with me those emotions and maybe even a few tears as we bid adieu to the "baby" era. Tomorrow, Kendall will wake up in her toddler bed. But tomorrow night, she will (likely?) go to bed in a big girl twin bed.
And not just ANY big girl twin bed either. This bed set was given to us by my grandparents. This was the twin bed I would sleep in when we would come down to Columbia and one that I cherished. MeMe would lay in bed with me and tell me the longest bedtime stories and sing to me until I was asleep. In fact, I think she sang so long that I never heard her finish stories or songs! Those are precious memories to me.
So, the bed comes with some special times and I pray we'll have even more.
Is this the end of our toddler phase? Very likely not (judging by recent behaviors!) but this certainly will be the end of an era. Will there be tears? Likely. Sad, happy, scared, excitement? Likely.
And Kerry & Jesse, if you're reading this, my special heart2heart is for you ... we wish you good night, sweet dreams and lots of special mommy-son moments to come.
No comments:
Post a Comment