When Lindley Sleeps Over

First of all, she hasn't in a long time - I think she slept in the porta-crib the last time she slept over.  But this time, Sam had a speaking engagement in Indiana and Lynnette had a seminar thing in Ohio, so Lindley had a sleepover at LaLa and Pawpaw's.

We skipped the bath (because Miss L didn't seem to think it was a good idea - in fact, she thought it was the worst idea ever), but we did manage to brush teeth and get into pajamas.  After Pawpaw read a few or ten books, Lindley settled down with reclaimed friend Violet and forever friend Buddy Bear.  And a flashlight and a pop light.  And one curtain open and the cubbyhole light on and the light over the bed on.  The bedroom door stayed open but the door to the stairs was shut so that Maggie and Minnie the cats wouldn't get in the bed. 

LaLa and Pawpaw went downstairs to listen on the monitor for signs of distress.  After a bit of singing (from Lindley) and talking (between Violet and Lindley), things settled down.  When I was pretty sure she was asleep, I crept upstairs to turn off a light.  Or two or three.

Lindley was asleep as you see above.  Apparently at some point she had procured the folded-up zip-case from her bag and used it as a shield from the light.  And being the considerate 2 and 3/4-year-old she is, she used it to shield Violet's eyes, too.  (Buddy Bear is totally underneath).

The child is clearly a genius.  Family genetics, you know - just not telling whose ...

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The Good Stuff From Today:  picking up Lindley at school and having her spend the night