“Mommy’s not going to read any stories tonight.” I said.
“MOM! WHY NOT!?” They shrieked in horror.
”Because tonight Mommy wants to tell you stories instead-- stories about when you were babies.”
They both squealed in excitement.
I sat on the floor and began to tell them stories. “One time? When I was giving you a bath? You pooped in the tub!" They both erupted into laughter. So I told another one and another. Anytime I'd say "this is the last one." They'd agree, but as soon as I'd finish the story, they'd say “Tell us more, please?” And I would because as I was having the time of my life with my boys.
By the time I kissed them good night, my stomach ached from laughing hard. I promised that we'd do it again.
That became one of their favorite bedtime rituals-- listening to stories of when they little. And to this day, if I ever want a little time with my Teenage and Almost Teenage son before bed time, I just sit down on their floor and say "do you know that when you were a baby you would..." And they'll listen to whatever I have to say, and we'll laugh and laugh together.
I like to think they'll never be too old or grown for Story Time with their mama.
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o Blanket
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Three winners will be chosen.
Disclaimer: I have partnered with GoodNites® for this series of posts; I am being compensated for writing about my family's bedtime routine and for promoting this contest, not for endorsing a product.
