The Bear's first word this morning came out in a tumble of sleepy sweetness. "Poppy." He couldn't wait to see his grandfather again. We raced downstairs and he played all morning, refusing to even eat breakfast. Grandma finally won him over with a bowl of spaghetti at around noon and true to his Italian blood, he could not refuse the offering. Cubby slept half the day away and during his waking hours he also enjoyed eating and playing the day away. The cold crisp air surrounded the house while we played inside, snuggley and warm. Grandma and Poppy bought the Bear a brand new toothbrush with Elmo on it. Joy of joys!! The Bear held it nearly all day long and I am slightly surprised he didn't brush his gums off. He put the toothbrush down for dinner and enjoyed several helping of steak, rice and broccoli. Grandma served him not one, but two bowls of ice cream and after a nice long bath he collapsed into bed.
I snuggled next to him and read his favorite book aloud. He looked up at me and asked for his goodnight song, which we sing every night. It consists of saying goodnight to each member of our family including a few good friends and his godmother. I had planned on singing a condensed version this evening since I am tired and still need to pitch in with Thanksgiving preparations, so I only sang goodnight to Mommy, Daddy, Cubby, Grandma, Poppy and the stars. Well, I left out two people that the Bear just could not go to sleep without wishing a goodnight.
"Mama. BELLO! BELLA!"
"Oh, you're right! Ok, we'll sing goodnight to them too."
So we said goodnight to his other grandparents, many miles away from him this evening but certainly not forgotten in his heart. As I closed the door he said once more for good measure, "Bello...Bella" in a very sleepy and happy voice.
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