It’s the Little Things

Every single day for the last six weeks, I’ve laid down with Lexi for a nap. To be honest, I’ve never even attempted to have her lay down by herself. Up to this point, the routine has worked, so I’ve just stuck with it. In fact, I’ve kind of enjoyed that time with her. I’ve not always stayed in the bed with her the whole time, but I’ve always been there as she closed her eyes, sucked her thumb, and slowly drifted off. 

But . . . not today.

Lexi usually goes down for her nap around 10:30. So around 10:00 this morning, I told her I was going up to take a bath, thinking that by the time she got sleepy, I’d be ready to lay down with her. She usually interprets this statement as, “Come and play and splash and throw all your toys in the water while Mommy washes up and gets out as quickly as possible.”

But . . .  not today.

Today, she said, “Dora.” Okay, that’s cool. Come to my room, watch Dora while I take a bath, and then we’ll lay down for a nap. But no. She wanted to go in her room, lay in her bed, and watch Dora. So . . . I let her, fully believing that she would be in the bathroom before I had even started running the water.

But . . . not today.

I ran the water, looked over my shoulder  . . .  no Lexi. I washed up, a quick peek behind me  . . . she’s still a no show. My bath is almost over . . . and I am still by myself!!! Although I was getting a little concerned, I truly continued to believe she’d be there any second.

But . . . not today.

I got out, pulled on my clothes, rushed to her room . . . and she was  . . . still awake and watching Dora! (I had convinced myself that she must have fallen asleep!!!)

Today . . . I took a bath A) by myself and B) without an audience! It’s definitely the little things!

I know for most people that’s no big deal, but around here, we celebrate the little things.

As an added bonus . . . once I went in to check on her and cleaned up a slight accident with the pull-up, I turned off the TV and told her it was time to go to sleep.

And  . . . she did. All by herself!  I can’t believe it!

For the last week, she has also slept in her very own big girl bed in her very own room (that she shares with her sister) throughout the ENTIRE night.  Just another little thing that brings great joy!

Each and every day, we are completely amazed at what the Lord has done and is continuing to do. This girl is a walking miracle!