Thursday, May 8, 2008

Sleeping Arrangements

This is something I don't want to forget, but Meg would DIE if she knew I posted it (when she decides to read my blog years from now, hopefully she'll forgive me). Ever since we moved into this house (a little over three years ago) Meg has slept with the boys. We moved her trundle into the boys' room and put it on the floor next to Ben's bottom bunk. To be honest, this picture is a little deceiving. She usually talks Ben out of his bottom bunk so she can sleep there, and he gets the mattress on the floor (little does she know that all the mattresses are EXACTLY the same), but she's sure it's more comfortable. Also, Sam's quilt for the top bunk is exactly the same as Ben's, but due to too many "accidents" on the quilt I folded it up and put it hanging over the end of the bunk. I still need Melissa's expertise in helping my poor attempt at a window treatment. I have many more bandannas, I just need a little guidance on how to make what I'm envisioning. As soon as it's complete I will show the finished product.

My favorite thing is to listen to them after we put them to bed. Meg says, "Did you guys remember to say your personal prayers?" Then after the prayers, she says, "I love you Ben; I love you Sam," and the boys respond in kind.
This picture could be an "I spy" for little girls. Find, Bitty Baby, Dora, Dora pillow, Dora Blanket, Cinderella barbie, Giselle, MOLLY, etc. How does the girl even sleep?

4 comments:

Jeffrey and Monica said...

I love Molly's bed! It looks like Andrew's bed, Elmo, big bird, monkey, bear, blankie a train or two and oh yea, him.

Julie and Matt said...

You crack me up. My kids would love to all sleep together if I let them. The funny thing about my kids is that Brayden is the one child (besides the twins) who will not go to sleep alone. If Chase is at a sleepover, Brayden makes Mia sleep in Chase's bed. It must mean that Brayden and Meg are a perfect match!

The Mortenson Family said...

That is so precious!

Jen M.

Cheryl said...

I LOVE it! I love that Meg wants to sleep in the same room. It shows what great friends your kids are and how sweet Meg is. Amazing. You should be a proud mamma.

And Molly is such a doll. Kaitlyn likes to sleep with things, but the last 2 times I've gotten Brynn up after her nap she's taken off her crib sheet and mattress cover and threw them over the side. I've even found her naked a time or two. What a nut!

Trey has crept into our bed for the last year a half in the middle of the night. He saw a scary movie at King's Island fright night and now it's a bad habit. At least all your kids stay in their own beds!

And YES I'd love to see you next time we are in town. I'm sure we'll do the zoo a few times this summer. We'll plan. It's been too long!!