our kids do something that gives us pause and a little proof that we are doing a good job of this parenting thing. Last night was one of those moments. Kevin and I headed out on a date... on a Monday night... that is how truly lame we are. Even lamer - we were psyched that the restaurant was not crowded and we were two of only seven or so people in the movie theater. The kids were home with the lovely Maria, or as Lisette calls her "Misria." When we got back home, Maria informed us that bed time was a little rough. In true fashion, Emerson went to bed like a champ, while Lisette, well she let it be known that she wasn't really happy with this whole going-to-bed-thing. Maria sat with her, rubbed her back, and tried various get-her-bed tactics to no avail.
And here it is...
Here is the moment...
Emerson got out of his bed went up to Maria and asked, "Maria, is it OK if Lisette comes to sleep with me?" Maria said "yes" and the kids climbed into Em's bed and fell fast asleep where they both stayed until 6 o'clock this morning.
I am hopeful that Em will always have a place in his heart for his little sis, even when she is yelling and screaming and I hope that Lisette will always be comforted by her big brother's presence.
~klv
