Aah, September

Although the forcasted high for today is 109 degrees, I'm still relieved that today is the first day of September, one more step closer to fall. The month entered with a much-needed rainstorm. We haven't seen rain in quite a while. Yes, this is the desert, but we DO get SOME rain, well usually.

It's not unusual for Scott and I to go to bed fairly early, at least be in our room watching TV or reading. So at 8pm last night, Josh and I just finished putting away his toys in his newly marked (with pictures) toy bins, and headed up stairs to start the bed-time routine. Before we finished brushing his teeth, Scott had turned off all the lights downstairs and headed up to join us. The thunder was already rolling pretty loudly, and Josh's face showed a little concern after every rumble. I kept assuring him that everything was okay and there was nothing to be afraid of. After hugs and kisses from Mommy and Daddy, he was in bed and I pulled the door to a small opening.

About 5 seconds later thunder struck again and Josh was screaming. It was so sad really. I went right in to console him but he wasn't having it. He pushed me out of the way as he got out of his bed and walked out the door. I let him go thinking that trying to make him lie there would be pointless. He soon found Scott and ran to him. Scott and I just look at each other. What do we do? Haha. It was the first time Josh was ever afraid to go to bed alone. We of course want to comfort him, but we are also scared of starting bad habits. We decided to embrace the cuddly moments.

We all 3 climbed into bed. Josh tucked himself snugly under Scott's arm and sucked on his little blanket. When he seemed drowsy with sleep, we tried to get up to take him to his room. But he cried that scared little cry, so we just laid back down.

It was such a calm sweet time really. I laid on my right side, which has been most comfortable lately with the pregnant belly, and watched Josh and Scott fall asleep. It took me a few minutes longer as I waited for the baby to stop doing flips and kicking me everywhere, which is always fun too. :) And very soon we were all out, soothed to sleep by the rain. After about an hour, Josh was in a deep sleep and Scott put him to bed. The storm had quieted down and Josh slept quietly all night.

After Scott left this morning, I was wide awake too after going to bed so early. It was nice to sleep until I felt like waking up. Refreshed. September is here.