Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Bedtime snippets

While tucking her into bed, she saw me yawning and asked, “Why mummy?”

“I’m just tired honey.” I answered.

“Then come to bed with me and sleep.” She said with a hopeful look on her face.

“I can’t baby. I still need to do the dishes, fold the clothes and do some work” I replied while stroking her hair gently.

“Then when are you going to rest?” she asked with a concerned tone in her voice. I smiled and said, “I promise you that things will get better for us, ok?”

“You mean, when you have done all your work? When will that be?” by now, she had a cheerful smile and her eyes reflected signs of joy.

She does have a point, although I must admit her reason to get me to bed is to cuddle her and for her to fall asleep with my arms wrapped around her body. A good trick I must say, especially with those pair of hopeful eyes that one could not simply say no to them. Sometimes her action reminds me the Puss in Boots in Shrek. Truly adorable.

*Ms B wanted to write about ‘the kitten in us’ which she thinks her friends will look forward to read. Perhaps a neck and back massage will help the idea flowing but first she needs a strong pair of hands.*

10 comments:

Inah said...

hahaha..i can imagine how adorable she is :)

kerja x pernah habis..do spend ur time with ur loved ones :)

Cosmic_GurL said...

A woman's work is neverending kan? But you must always remember to have some "me" time ya...

D said...

at times, I set the alarm on my mobile, get in bed with the kids and join them to la-la land. I either get up an hour later or for an early rise to attend my unfishined business. This mommy is old already... That mommy might have more energy! ;)

Anonymous said...

i guess it's the same for all of us... for me, it's usually the hopeful eyes asking to play with him... and i can only reply "hold on, mama needs to finish something first..."

kesian kan? but if some quality time is allocated, they should be fine, i'm sure! :)

Ms B said...

hi inah,

She really knows how to melt my heart. SOmetimes they even make more sense than an adult's words.

Ms B said...

CG,

For a woman, it is almost round the clock. at work then at home and for me, i usually take work with me so that i get to tuck her to bed.

I try to have some me time but kinda hard these days. I really need a break...

Ms B said...

D,

Oh dear... u know there are days when I feel so fatigue that I go to bed at the same time as she does. SOmetimes I do what you do, wake up an hour or two earlier to catch up.

i think we both need energy booster. *LOL*

Ms B said...

momster,

tell me about it. Always feel guilty each time. BUt we try our best and for me, walking her to school every morning or the coffee/book time over the weekends. With the lovely weather we're having, ice cream session is on the list.

AporN said...

I shall borrow mini B trick! Should use it on someone when I am back home to KL this weekend.

Hopefully it is not copyright protected!

Ms B said...

aporn,

Feel free to use. Let me know if it works, eh? *winks*

Enjoy ur trip back! Eat loads!!!!