We seem to have settled into quite a routine around here when it comes to bedtime. Around eight pm Sadie heads to our room to watch an episode of one of her favorite cartoons. Most of the time she insists on Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, which is crazy because her fascination with MM seems to be innate. She has loved the show since she was about 6 months old! Other times Doc McStuffins, Jungle Junction, Oso, Handy Manny...pretty much anything Disney Junior, is acceptable. She has even begun to request Dora the Explorer.
Some nights she will ask one of us to come in and watch with her. Other nights we take the time to watch one of our own prime time shows.
When the time comes we do a diaper change, give medication, jump in the jammas and brush teeth. We pick a book from our library stack and she settles into her crib and I onto the floor. Sadie has gotten to the point now that after the book is through she begin listing people/things that she'd like to pray for. She always begins with the ritual "ama" "papa" and "huck" but lately have included Daddy, Mommy, "leg"-my foot because I sprained my ankle, and has even mentioned Boom (our cat) puppies (in general lol) and herself.
When she is done with her list she reaches her tiny hand through the rungs of her crib seeking mine to hold and I begin praying. Throughout my prayer she continues to speak of those she is thinking of, mostly her grandparents and uncle, and will not let me say "Amen" until I have mentioned each person or item.There is no way for me to know how much about praying she really understands, but it makes my heart feel so warm and happy that she seems to really put thought into who she includes in her prayers at night. I want her to go to sleep wishing well for others and remembering everything she is thankful for and trusting God to listen to her deepest thoughts and concerns.
I so love being a Mommy and seeing this gift that God has given me start to form the base for a relationship with He who has already carried her through so much. What a blessing she truly is!
After this prayer she seems so content. She lays her head on her pillow although she makes sure to voice that she'd rather me stay. I tell her I love her and stand up to leave. I take one last look behind me so thankful that I have been given one more day to see my angel grow and each day more and more proud of her. Thank you Jesus!
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