You are my _______________
(insert: princess, precious, daughter, lovely, ballerina...)
And I LOOOOOOOVE you!
Then, the girls (individually) sing back to me:
You are my Mommy and I loooooooove you!
No night is complete without our ritual. It actually started with Kevin one night years and years ago singing to Kaia (who we called 'Precious' for many years) with Precious inserted. I liked it so much that I did it. And, as it tapered off for them, I continued.
In the past year, Elise has wanted me to sing it to her, as well. It has been a wonderful and endearing way to connect with them right before sleep. Every once in a while, I will sing it to Brennan. This never fails to feel special and fun to him :).
About a year ago, Kaia eschewed the Precious term and wanted Daughter. After some adjustment, I was able to do it her way. Although, in the past few days, she has wanted me to call her Squeaks in a fun, nickname way. So, I have said "You are my daughter squeaks and I love you!" Or, "You are my Kaia squeaks and I love you!" Then, she calls me Mama Squeaks. Kaia is so wonderful :)
Elise is very long-winded and a bit scattered in her choices. She has had me call her Chipmunk (think Brittany the Chipette), Princess Ballerina, Elise-y Ballerina, Lees-ey Lou Who (usually after reading The Grinch Who Stole Christmas), Alvin and the Chipmunks-Brittany-Pink-Chipmunk, Twirling Dancing Ballerina Princess...
I adore my little ones!!
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