Creature of Habit

He is a creature of habit and it is all my fault. I am VERY into routines and this poor child thrives on them. Everynight we ask him if he is ready for bottle and books. Of course he almost always is - he LOVES books. He says "books", we hand him his bottle and he trots off down the hall to his room. This child has no fear of the dark either, he goes right in his room without the lights on. He does come looking for you if you have not followed him there though. I sat him in the rocking chair while I got the three books to read to him for the night. He drinks his bottle while we read. It really is such a wonderful time together. Last night he wanted his glasses on, but took them off for books (he is so smart). And just a note - those are Bryan's favorite jammies. He calls them his little man pajamas. After books Andrew takes his bottle to the table (if it is empty) or to the fridge (if there is a lot left). Then it is off to the bathroom for brushing teeth and flossing. We even have specific songs we sing for these, but we won't go there. After we are done he calls daddy and we go in for scriptures and prayer. Each little aspect of the night has a specific order and ritual to it, but it works, right?! When we are done I get to rock him in the chair and sing three songs to him - usually the same three hymns - he even knows the last song "Love One Another". He sings spradic words, such as by and no. When I am done he says "blankie" and gives me a kiss. I put him in bed and he goes to sleep. I love the time I get to spend with Andrew, especially at night when things are calm...it reminds me how special he is and how much I love him.