one more thing she doesn't need us for

mia has a bedtime ritual we're all pretty happy about:

5:00 dinner while mom cleans the kitchen
5:30 bathtime with dad
5:45 bottle while she wanders the house or sits in mama's lap on the couch
6:15 read books with mom and dad while finishing off bottle
6:30 bed (after saying goodnight to what seems like every item in her room, turning off the light and snuggling with mama some more she is laid down and given her blanket).

last night she prompted every move. wanted in her highchair. asked for a bath while still in her highchair. grabbed bottle and book. and here's the thing that had mama near tears...

before the lights were even off she wanted in her bed. she grabbed her blanket, said goodnight and went to sleep. no hugs necessary.

mama needs her hugs, mia!