By the Light of Thomas

Sleep. 

Should be peaceful and calm.  Should be restful and quiet.  It should be .... but it is't!

Ben has entered a new phase in sleep....he hates it.  Bedtime appears to frighten him.  He would either refuse to sleep or awaken with crying.  Both of which would lead to a very difficult night. 

I have asked my mommy friends questions and sought advice and information from books and internet.  Bottom line....this is very common.  A not so fun phase that will pass.  A time that attachment to mommy is at an all time high.  We had gotten rid of his "broken paci".....and this meant that he had to be pacified by himself.  (There were a few nights where we were close to finding a paci and making it "unbroken"!)  I decided to get him something new....something to go in his room to make him feel more secure.  He already has his 2 favorite friends...Elmo and Thomas the Train.  He already has his favorite blanket.  He needed something else....something altogether new! 

On Friday, at Mtn Top's consignment sale, there sat the "new".  A little Thomas the Train lamp.  Perfect!
Friday night and Saturday night were much better....still crying, still sadness, but better.  Tonight, there were little tears shed.  By the light of Thomas, our little guy fell asleep.....and stayed asleep!