One of the benefits of co-sleeping with Arianna is that we get to be there and observe the process of her winding down to go to sleep. Usually, as she is starting to fall asleep she begins to babble. In a sense, I feel like I get a peek inside her wonderful toddler mind.
Tonight, as Arianna was falling asleep she started talking. First, she said "Look both ways, any cars coming? Nooooo! Look the other way, any cars coming? Noooo! Walk with Daddy." I felt relieved to know that all of our propaganda about crossing the street safely is sinking in!
Then, Arianna started to recite snippets of nursery rhymes and stories. She said "Hey, little bear, what are you doing under there? It's time for you to go and choose a story we can share." And, "Georgie Porgie, run away, Georgie Porgie come back soon." I think this one is a compilation of 2 different rhymes.
Arianna talked on and on for 15 minutes. She evenutually trailed off and fell asleep.
If you're wondering what a "Fibblety Fitsey Foo" is, you'll have to read Sandra Boynton's book "Snoozers."
Andrew
P.S. Thank you Stosh and Sandy for entertaining Arianna (and us) yesterday. She has been talking about you both non-stop!