It's Bedtime, Little One

Stella, do you want to know a secret? Every night when I go to bed, I gaze upon your beautiful, peaceful face, stroke your hair, rub your back, make sure you're not too hot or too cold, and climb into bed.  Every. Single. Night.

Climbing in bed

Stella, my darling Stella, you are such a big girl.  You want to climb on mommy, trying so hard to stand, but you don't quite have the balance yet, and your chubby little legs aren't quite strong enough.  But you persevere.  You have such determination.  Today you are finally asleep, after practicing sitting up and standing up in your crib.  Mommy had to go in to your room and help you back down several times before you finally fell asleep.  And now she is ready for you to wake up, because bedtime is in two hours!

Here are some of your favorites:
Food: Cheerios, peas, avocado, toast with Prim, grated cheese.
Toys: Fisher Price Bird Bath toy, Fisher Price phone.
Clothes:  Eh, you don't really care about clothes.
Books: Oh, you love books.  Humpty Dumpty, Ten Apples up on Top, Brown Bear.
Activities:  Emptying your toy box.
Sounds: dege dege, blowing raspberries, and testing your lungs.