Stories, Snuggles, and Songs

One of my favorite times of the day is right before Carolyn goes to sleep. After we do our normal bedtime routine (books, brush teeth, prayer, scriptures, etc.), I tuck Carolyn in her bed, turn off her light and snuggle with her. During this time, we first tell stories. Carolyn loves the little stories I tell her (probably her favorite stories are the ones where she goes on adventures with The Little Einsteins). I love when Carolyn tells me a story (I love hearing her creative little adventures she makes up), but sometimes it’s just me telling the stories. Anyways, after stories – I sing her her “I love Carolyn” song:


(Sung to the tune similar to “I love you, Conrad” on Bye, Bye Birdy)

I love you Carolyn
Oh, yes I do
I don’t love anyone like I love you
And when you feel sad, I feel sad, too
Oh, Carolyn I love you

After I sing her her song, she sings me an “I Love Mommy” song…it melts my heart every time when she sings it…it’s the same song I sing to her, but instead of “Carolyn” she sings to “Mommy.” I love it and it’s always a perfect ending to a day for me. After that, we tell each other how much we love each other and how special we think each other are…I love being a mom - especially to my two sweeties!