The Christmas Calendar & Acts of Desperation

Aiden has finally grasped the concept of the Christmas calender. He moves the number each day and gives the latest update. This morning, I was told that there are two more days until Christmas.

Last night we decided to make "Doodie" aka Cider sleep with Aiden. Aiden has been sneaking down into our bed off and on for months. Lately, it has gotten worse because he bangs on the door and screams, "Mommy, Daddy can I come in and sleep with you!" Normally this occurs right around 1am. So, last night we closed the doors in his room and put Cider in his bed. Cider escaped once and Aiden was screaming, "My Doodie, my doodie", but once I secured the door again, she stayed in with him all night. So, a good night's sleep for mommy and daddy. I am sure it wasn't quite as restful for Cider but after all she is a dog.