Goodnight Moon

Eli loves that book. And any book, for that matter, that contains a picture of someone sleeping, or at least lying down in a bed. He tilts his head to the side, sometimes with a hand there in there (his sign for 'sleep') and says, "nigh-nigh". This is one of my favorite things (of course!).

Eli has recently started tilting and "nigh-nigh"ing when he's tired or ready for bed. He often does it if nap time does not come when expected, like yesterday when he spent a long day running errands with dad. He came home and started "nigh-nigh"ing during his late lunch. He will also point to random toys in his room that are horizontal and say "nigh-nigh". Often this includes a Tickle-Me-Elmo that Eli covers up with a blanket after he indicates that the stuffed animal is sleeping.

Again tonight, when we were out past his bed time, Eli told us it was time for bed. We went down to Piedmont Park to take in a little of the Atlanta Jazz Festival with Tyler and his parents. The two boys played great for a few hours while we relaxed on the lawn and listened to some music. Around 8:00, Eli started circling Tyler's mom's chair and saying "nigh-nigh". Then he chanted that the whole car ride home. He obviously did not fight the crib at all tonight.