All I can do is praise God for the day my sister Heidi gave us the Cat Who Walked Across France (TCWWAF). It is the perfect cadence and tone to put a certain two and three quarters girl who is NOT sleepy to sleep.
Juliette didn't nap two days last week and drove her mom more than a little crazy (because more than anything I have no patience reserve for a tired non-napper when I'm sick).
She didn't nap yesterday, although she did "rest" for a while and let me sleep on the floor next to her in three minute allotments while she amused herself.
Today, after I had read a story and sung two songs, she announced. "I'm not tired" for the fourth time in eight days. I knew I was in serious trouble. Thinking quickly, I told her I would read her one more story and sing two more songs. Reaching deep into the arsenal of mommy sleep tools, I pulled out TCWWAF, she was asleep by the end. I was SOOOO grateful, I can't even begin to tell you.
Plus I love the book, it is beautifully illustrated and such a touching story.
So, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU to Heidi, for giving us TCWWAF. I am forever grateful.
