Slumber Party

So a few weeks ago we went to Toledo to visit Grandma D and Grandma Julie. When it was time for bed, Henry decided that instead of sleeping in the pack-n-play, that he wanted to sleep in the big bed with Ella (which is just a mattress on the floor.) We figured, what the heck?!?! We put another mattress down on the ground so that they each had their own beds. Since I didn't trust them at bedtime, I decided to lay down in between them until they were settled enough to sleep (b/c who isn't excited about a slumber party?)

The entire event of 'falling a sleep' took over an hour, and it may have been one of the funniest moments of my life. Seriously, where your kids are so funny, but you can't laugh in front of them b/c it's too silly plus it's bedtime! Here are a few snippets of stories from trying to fall asleep:
1 - Henry keeps moving and fidgeting...CONSTANTLY which of course Ella can't sleep with all the 'noise.' When she tells me, Henry sits up and yells "ELLA!"
2 - Henry covers and uncovers himself. Situates his 'monkey blankets' on each shoulder constantly, touching the wall, rolling around, pelvic thrusts (literally can't sit still.)
3 - Ella needs to go potty. Of course, her shadow (Henry) also needs to go pee-pee/to-to in the the potty. They walk off into the distance holding hands.
By now, my pointer finger is getting a work-out with the 'You-Quiet' and 'Shhhh!' gestures!
4 - After what I think is the last big movement out of Henry and all is quiet, he sits up like a rocket, puts his hands out to the side and yells: Soccer Monster! (which is a reference to a Backyardigans episode) Ella being the responsible big sister then points her finger and it's followed by: Now Henry, you don't want to talk about scary things before bed.....
So cute and so funny! Absolutely priceless. I took a couple of pictures in the dark to show the aftermath!




LOVE YOU GRANDMA JULIE! GET STRONGER AND FEEL BETTER SOON!