Everything Old Is New Again

It's after 8 here and in our house that generally means slumbering children and hardworking parents (ok, we are usually watching tv...). I just heard some odd sounds coming from the hallway and looked out of the office to see Jilli fluffing and straightening her blanket in the hallway so she can sleep at the top of the stairs. We have a gate, so it is moderately safe and we have seen her do this often over the past couple of weeks. Our theory is that she wants to be closer to us and so she comes out in the hallway, we let her fall good and asleep and then transport her back to her bedroom. The funny thing is, I used to do exactly the same thing. My parents would come out of their room in the middle of the night to find me sound asleep at the top of the stairs.

This week Rory discovered a spring on her crib. As far as I can tell, it really serves no purpose but its there anyway in all its springy goodness. Rory played with it for several minutes and I am certain she will continue to do so for months. Jilli did exactly the same thing when the crib was hers. This crib is about 31 years old and I was the first one to sleep in it, next came my sister, then my cousin, then Christian and Makenna until it arrived at our house. I wonder if we all found the spring....

Jilli is still fluffing. I hope she'll fall asleep soon so I can go find the camera.
(she finally did )