Last night we had a lengthy power outage because of a huge wind storm. In the last wee minutes of twilight Big Sister Maya went in search of books to read to her Khylie Boy. She started with a collection of 'Toy Story' books. Holding the flashlight over the page she read to Khyle with great enthusiasm. When she was done she kissed him & started another. After Toy Story she dug through his toy basket & found 'The Horse Neighs' which has a neat little push button that blares 'Neigh' (of course). So she read that and hit the button, oh like 10 times at least. Khyle was amused.
Later in the night we all packed in the bed, cozy under about 3 comforters (no heater without electricity). We were playing word games and reciting nursery rhymes. I rested Khyle on Maya's lap & she held him for a long time, laughing & talking to him. Khyle is always soothed by Maya. He loves her voice & her laugh. These are sounds that make him curious and calm. After she fell asleep, Khyle drifted off too, snuggled under Mommy's arm with Maya curled up warm against his back.
So Maya, a great big 'thank you' for being a light for Khyle in the dark. You rock!!
