Ok.... I am waiting for the call to come and get Annabelle from our neighbor's house... She has been asking all summer to do a sleepover with Ava and Kayleigh, and though she's younger than the other two I feel like it was the summer to try it, but didn't know when it would work out for all three- Well, tonight is the night. She took a shower (yep, she's doing that all by herself now too), got in her 3rd favorite set of PJs, packed her toothbrush and horsy and stood by the front window just looking out...I heard her say very quietly under her breath, "I can do this." Melted my heart on the spot! I walked up and asked her what she was thinking about. Her response was: "I guess I am feeling scared inside about staying somewhere else. Is this my first sleepover, ever?" I told her that she's spent the night at Nana and Paps without mommy and daddy and at Mimzey and Dano's and with Silly Grandpa and Yaya at the cottage. She told me very seriously, "That is different, Mommy." I knew it was when I said it but thought maybe it would make her feel better. We walked over and met the other two very excited girls at the door. I stayed there for a bit before leaving her for the night. When I left she was sitting at Ava's art table drawing and looking tired, but not ready to admit it. I kissed her on the cheek and asked her if she was ok? She shook her head yes. I asked if she was sure she wanted to stay? She said "Yes." without hesitation. I kissed her three more times on the temple and said, "Mommy and Daddy are only a call away. We are right next door if you need us." I told her I loved her and that was that... It's 10:30... Not sure how much sleep I am going to get tonight.
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