Kiss the Pretty Girl

Every night Danny and I try to put Marissa to bed together (as long as Danny isn't traveling).  We have a little routine; one gives a bath, one dresses her, the other brushes teeth, etc. etc. Once she is all set and ready for bed, we let her "kiss the pretty girl" in the mirror on her wall.  She gets so excited to kiss the pretty girl.  Sure, we may be making her a little conceited, or maybe we are making her into a confident, beautiful little girl.  Time will tell...but that's besides the point.  She loves kissing the pretty girl.  She puckers up her little lips and smooches the pretty girl in the mirror.  Then she gives me and Daddy each a kiss.  We lie her in her bed, and put two blankets on her, tell her sweet dreams and I love you's before turning out the lights.  One day I will miss these moments.  I will miss her innocence and girly, toddler laughter.  I will miss tucking her in and wishing her sweet dreams.  

Dylan's night time routine still consists of me nursing him and then putting him to bed while Danny keeps Marissa occupied and somewhat quiet.  I can't wait to see what kind of routine he comes up with and what kind of memories we make.

I guess sometimes you never outgrow those rituals from growing up.  Danny tucks me in every night and gives me a good night kiss.  Ever since we started dating and still to this day, he tucks me in.  It's something I look forward to each night and I can't sleep until it's done.  He's so good to me.