Annabelle turned three years old today. I can't believe it.
She has slept through the night for two nights in a row... and in her own bed too! She woke up this morning, crawled in bed with Dave and I, and when I wished her a Happy Birthday she said with a broad smile, "Me do Big Girl Sleep!" Such a revelation it is when you realize that they DO actually get what you are saying, and know what you want, and understand what to do.
After lots of birthday cuddles and singing in bed for a while, and before heading downstairs for the compulsory apple and toast for breakfast...
Me: Annabelle, how old are you?
Annabelle: Almost FOUR!!