Austin's routine before bed

Austin always has to take a toy to bed. Usually it's not just one toy, but several. Not just one tractor, but three. Not just one train, but three. Not just one doggie, but three or four. The other day he couldn't lay down in his bed to take a nap because there were too many animals in his bed. After he falls asleep, I'll go in and remove the toys from his bed so he has some room to sleep. Some days I think he might get some better sleep if he had a bigger bed, but then I'm afraid that will only mean he has more room to hoard toys when he goes to bed.


Do you see the big doggie in the picture? That's Barkley. Austin got Barkley from Michael & Judy at the Veterinary Clinic I worked at while Michael was deployed. He. Loves. Him. He told me yesterday that Barkley was his favorite. So you know what that means, Barkley also has to be in the bed most nights too!

I think my favorite thing about being a Mom is watching my kids sleep. They look so peaceful, and not to mention cute!