Last night Andrew was having a hard time going to sleep. Which meant he was having a hard time staying in bed and in his room. After having him venture downstairs a few times and ask us some "but I wanted to ask you something" questions, I came back up with him to lay down with him for a few minutes.
I actually love doing it. It's nice to nestle up close and snuggle with him. I swear his little legs get longer every day. He is growing up so fast, so I love to lie there and tickle his back (while he laughs because he says it really tickles), talk to him about life, feel his energy as he struggles to relax and go to sleep, listen to all of his four-year-old thoughts and ideas, and eventually suggest (several times) that he close his eyes.
Last night as we lay there I said, "Andrew, I'm so glad I'm your mom." And he replied, "Me too! I'm so glad I'm your cousin!"
