The Routine

After tucking Lauren in at night, while I stand at her bedroom door, we often have a conversation that goes something like this...

L: Mommy, do you have a meeting tonight?
Me: No.
L: Does Daddy have a meeting?
Me: No.
L: Are you going out tonight [to workout at the Y]?
Me: No.
L: Is Daddy going out?
Me: Yes, probably.
L: Can you tell Daddy that if the cats are meowing to please tell them not to meow? Because I need to focus on going to sleep. Can you tell him?
Me: Yes, I'll tell him. Good night, Lauren.
L: Good night, Mommy.

Sometimes she also asks which room I'll be going to once I shut her door. Whatever it takes :)