One of the best things about being a mom, is bearing witness to everyday miracles involving your child. My youngest son is 1 year and a few months old. He is a cheerful lot but I must say quite a handful. Just today though he learned to say goodnight to me and my husband… by himself.
Usually what happens is that I have to run after him just to kiss him goodnight. He would be bawling and pushing me back. It always turns out to be a long goodnight for both of us and most of the time for my husband.
Today, yaya just said – ok say goodnight to mommy and daddy because you will sleep already. To my surprise he walked over to me and kissed me on the lips MWAH! He did the same to his dad. It is definitely an improvement to nights with kicking and screaming.
Kids do the most surprising things at the most unexpected moments… always. That is part of what makes them truly a joy to their parents.
Im such a proud, beaming mom right now. Can you tell? 
so…now can you come and teach my son to go to bed without me laying down with him?! ok, thanks…i’ll be waiting patiently…
Melissa – This post was written for my youngest son. As for my 4-yr old, I do still lay down with him until he falls asleep.