Many of you know Juliette has been a regular nocturnal visitor to mom and dad's room ever since we returned from China. No, we didn't nip it in the bud when we should have. Yes, we are exactly what is wrong with today's parent.
We've nicknamed her Jackrabbit because she kicks like one in her sleep.
To address this issue, Bruce and I have been taking turns doing floor duty in Juliette's room. She will often come out of bed and sleep on the floor with whoever is on duty. There is no question, Juliette is a pack animal.
This morning I asked Juliette why she likes sleeping with Mom and Dad so much. After a thoughtful pause she said "It is because I just love you SO much I want to be with you all the time." My cold heart warmed in my chest - what a sweet and thoughtful child!
A little while later, I discovered Juliette had torn more wallpaper off the wall in her room. This is the second time within a week. I sternly reminded her of our earlier wallpaper conversation and asked her why she had done it again after the first reprimand.
She thought for a moment, "It is just because I love the wallpaper SO much...."
