Mother of the Year Award

So, just had to post this evening's event's before I forget to write it down.

Every Sunday I take the opportunity to lay w/Kylee at night-time, to talk about anything, sing, make up stories, talk and sing some more until she falls asleep. Well, tonight we went to dinner w/my family for my Dad's 60th Birthday at Ruth's Diner up Immigration (sp?) Canyon. On the way home, she was super tired and fell asleep. Now, when Kylee was younger, this wasn't a problem - we would just take her from the car, to her bed, get her in her jammies and she'd sleep till morning. Lately, when she does this, when we get home is when she hits her 2nd wind.

After laying in her bed for two hours (and some aching, throbbing hips) I had become very frustrated and told her that if she didn't go to bed in the next two songs (on her radio) then I was going to my own bed and then rolled back over. She didn't say anything - until Brett came in to "wake" me up and noticed that she was still awake - well, that's when Kylee started crying and told Brett that she was so thirsty and that she was hot. Brett kindly got her a drink of water and while he was doing so, I asked her - "Kylee, why didn't you just ask me for a drink of water?" Kylee's response was "because I didn't want you to growl at me." Ugh - this made me realize what a peach I was being to my own daughter. I hugged and kissed her and told her that I was so sorry for being ornery. She said, "It's okay Mommy." Sigh - I sure love this little girl.

Anyway, after another hour of laying w/her (her still having a hard time falling asleep) she finally told me that I could go out and as soon as I did, she went right to sleep - go figure! I feel bad, as I shouldn't take for granted those Sunday evening talks that we get to have w/just me and her.

Kylee - I love you so very, very much and hope you know that! You are truly my angel here on earth and I am trying to be a better Mom each and every day! Please have patience w/me!