The love of blankets

Over the years, I have discovered that Emily’s love for blankets of all sizes is a common trait for many individuals with Cri du Chat syndrome. 

Why?  I don’t know!

Blankets are cuddly, warm, soft, comfy… 

What’s not to love?

Emily got a new blanket for Easter and decided to add it to her bed time routine…  

Here’s how it goes 

1. Olaf (the new blanket)  
2. The horse blanket (was #1 for months but Olaf took the spot rather quickly)  
3. Bed sheet   
4. Duvet  
5. Toronto Maple Leaf   
6. Justin Bieber  (that poor guy used to be #1 😉) 
7. The princess  
Can you see the little hand?  

Yes, she’s under 7 blankets and by morning, she will still be in there!  

I don’t know how she can stand it but that’s how she sleeps!

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When it clicks

As I went to bed last night it hit me. 

It’s been a month or so since Emily decided to sleep in her own bed… In her room… With the door closed. 

I am so proud of her. 

We’ve tried on many occasions to get her to sleep in her bed but it didn’t work. 

I enjoyed sleeping next to her… I didn’t try really hard to move her to her bed. 

 

 It started when she she was 5 and ended last month. 

11 years later…

 It clicked. 

Just like that…

One night Emily asked me to tuck her in…

She asked me to call the Paw Patrol pups and to make a puppy pile at the feet of her bed… (We are using her webkinz) 

She asked me to sing Soft kitty…

And to close the door!  

 

Just like that, it clicked!

I didn’t force her. 

I didn’t lose any sleep over it. 

I allowed her to cuddle for as long as she needed and one day…

She moved out!  I wonder what else she will just do one day!