Back to bed

Once Hannah's bedtime routine has been performed to her satisfaction, she lays in bed reading Berenstain Bears books. Often we find them scattered around in her bed, with the "New Baby" one laying open in her sleeping hands. But some nights, after a bit of reading, she has more business outside her room. Tonight she strolls into the kitchen with hair elastics in hand. "I want to wear these to gym time tomorrow," she tells me, then goes and uses the washroom. Business completed, she goes back to her room, closes her own door, and goes back to bed. I'm just surprised how matter-of-fact she is about it. No pleading for extra time, no addition kisses, stories, or tuck-ins.