Sleep - Another Milestone

Last night, and tonight, putting Ellis to bed was good.

I bring her into the room. I sit down on a chair and hold her, facing me.

I turn on the music from the baby monitor.

In about 10 minutes, she dozes off on my chest.

I flip her around, stand up and walk to her crib.

I put her down.

Usually by the time I put her down she's very sleepy, so she flips over onto her tummy and goes straight to sleep.  If she's not sleepy enough, she will flip and stand with arms raised toward me, crying to be carried.

Last night and tonight:

I put her down.

She flips over, stands up in her crib, arms outstretched. 

I give her a hug and kiss(es).

I step away and wave. She waves back. 

I say "Bye". Ellis says "Bye".

I say "Muah!" (flying kiss). She does the same.

I walk toward the door. 

I tell her "Night-night" and "Sweet dreams and sleep well. Mummy will see you in the morning".

She's still standing in her crib, looking at me.

I walk out, peek inside and do a last wave. She waves again.

I shut the door behind me. No sound. 

She goes to sleep. On her own.

I'm so proud of my little girl :)