My sleeping companions:)

So, since the time Elle was around 2-years old, she has always slept with me while Matt travels for work.  We both enjoy this “special time” together and she has always understood that when Daddy gets back home, back to her bed/bedroom she goes.  Now, up until this point Britta has either 1) realized that Elle does this OR, 2) realized that Elle sleeps with me me but preferred to sleep in her crib. 

Now, for the past 1½ weeks Britta has continued to accept this plan/routine.  Every night, we get a movie started for Elle in the master bed and then Britta and I head into her room to read books, rock, etc.  Every night before, Britta happily says, “good night Elle, see you morning!”  She has appeared excited to have 1:1 time with me before going to bed (usually we all read books together in Britta’s room) and again, she has appeared to be accepting of the plan (though has been coming in like clock work at 4AM to sleep with us).  BUT TONIGHT was a different story. 

When we were getting ready to say good night to Elle, Britta hopped into the master bed and said very firmly, “NO CRIB, MAMA and ELLE.”  She then said, “WATCH MOVE.”  Thus, BOTH girls went to sleep in the master bed (I later got back up to clean up the house and Blog) and we all watched a little bit of the “Follow That Bird” movie (a.k.a. move) before going to bed. 

I am hoping that the transition back to everyone’s bedrooms goes smoothly Friday night!!  I miss Matt dearly, but LOVE having my girls sleep next to me when he is gone.