Night Time

Clare had a hard time going down.  She wanted me there to cuddle with her until she fell asleep, but I had other plans for my evening.  I would go in her room and love on her, go out for a few minutes, then go back in again.  Finally, after I had gone back and forth three or four times, she politely asked me to tuck in her feet, and then quietly went to sleep. It was her peace offering, a way of keeping control of the situation, but agreeing to my terms.