Fhunder Bunny to the Rescue

Last night we had a terrific thunderstorm. Loads of lightening & thunder. Ellie has never been scared of, well anything except when a large group of ducks were following her around at a petting zoo and maybe that giant pig--but that pig was even making me a little uneasy. haha.

I don't know that she is scared or just doesn't like the "Fhunder." Nonetheless, she walks around with her hands over her ears until it stops. I used to tell her it's just the clouds clapping and dancing. That lasted until about 2 months ago. So I made use of one of her gazillion stuffed animals.

Meet "Fhunder Bunny." A little bunny from PBK that she now holds when she gets scared of the thunder.

So we are aren't exactly on top of having consistent bedtimes. we're workin' on it people. there are only so many battles i can win around here. so i figure with the storms, there is no way she will go to sleep. but I have to at least try. In my favor: SHE IS TIRED!! wahoo.

side story: she wasn't napping at school, and it was a slow work day, so I snuck her outta school & she came to work with me...go ahead, say it--bad mama!! I don't care. any extra time we get together, just her & I, is gravy & it makes me happy--even if she totally reprogrammed my office television to only speak spanish. anyway, that is WHY she is so tired.

We go through the routine. reading stories...all the while holding her ears & Fhunder Bunny...and she falls asleep. It was so pitiful & so funny sweet at the same time--even an hour later still holding her ear & Fhunder Bunny, I had to break out the night-time setting on my camera.

Am I the only one out there taking pictures of their kids when they are sleeping??