Alex

It's 10:00pm. We've had the kids in bed since about 8:45. In the past 15 minutes, Alex came in to say he had a stomach ache. Peter gave him some Tums. Not sure if that is okay for a five year old, but it seems to solve the problem. Then, within minutes, Campbell comes in to tell me she heard a bat outside. Oh brother!

Yes, Oh Brother. He is the sweetest little boy ever! On her way back to her room, I suppose she stopped in to tell Alex about the bat she heard. Being the best brother around, he pulled out the baby crib mattress from under his bed and invited her to sleep in his room. He came back to the living room. Here is the convo:

Alex: Mom, Campbell is going to sleep in my room. Can I get an extra blanket for her?
Mom: Yes, you can.
Alex: She said she heard a bat.
Mom: I think her imagination is running wild.
Alex: Maybe she is just scared. It is okay to be scared though. Jesus is always with you.
Mom: You are the sweetest little boy. Good night.
Alex: Goodnight (and he blows me a kiss). HOW did I get so lucky?
That little boy has my heart!