I'm writing this here largely because I couldn't find a satisfying enough pen to write it into my journal. I'm sad because I got distracted once I opened my computer and some of the glimmer of the experience has already worn off. Spencer's bedtime was beautiful beyond description tonight.
My inner storyteller came out for Goldilocks and the Three Bears. I did voices for each character, expressions, gestures, and I paused at key words for my little buddy to fill in (Goldilocks tried the last bowl and it was just... "WIGHT!"). He loved it! He was paying such great attention and eating up every word! When I was done, he asked for an encore. "Free little pigs!" he exclaimed! And so storyteller mommy told all about those wild piggies and that big bad wolf and all his antics. Spencer was so adorable I can't even articulate it. How can I love him this much??
After stories, I sang "Puff The Magic Dragon" at my little guy's request and we talked for a minute about how much Jackie Paper loves that rascal Puff and how much Puff must have loved Jackie, too. We wrestled on the ground and giggled and giggled. Then we prayed and Spencer decided on a "zoom" into bed instead of a hop. After "3-2-1- Blast Off!" there was an epic zoom around the room followed by a crash landing into the crib. But - Oh no! - where's blankie?? He must have fallen out of the zooming rocket! But oh good there he is. Mommy saved him. More giggles and a big hug. Night-night buddy I love you I hope you have a good sleep!
