2am Kate wakes up sobbing. Well I’m up anyways for some stupid reason, so why not have her join the party. I have to lay on the couch with her until she calms down, then I let her watch TV while I finish up a few things. (Yes, I’m such a night owl that I was in fact working on some projects and tidying up at 2am.)

Finally it’s time for bed, which I tell her. She walks down the hall to her bedroom and climbs up on her bed. I put the blanket over her and try skipping the song (Twinkle Twinkle), but she calls me on it: “Siiinngggggg!” I sing then turn on her Violet and kiss her on the forehead and say goodnight. As I close the door behind me I hear her call out, “Ni-night, Mama!”

Melts my heart. Even at 3am.