EEEK!

Tomorrow is a field trip for Zoe's school.  Because I'm always looking for reasons to take a day off and spend time with her, I took tomorrow off. 

Last night, as I was tucking her into bed, this was our conversation:

Z:  Mommy, I'm a little scared.  Can you have a slumber party with me tonight?

M:  Not tonight honey.  I think you'll be just fine.  You are very brave.

Can you check for monsters?  They might be hiding in my toys.

(I go through everything in her room and tell her what I see.)  No monsters in this room!

Maybe I can try to sleep all by myself.  I'm still a little scared!  Are you sure you can't have a slumber party with me?  Pleeeeease!

How about I make a deal with you, if you can be brave tonight, we'll have a slumber party in mommy's room tomorrow.

EEEK!  That's what I say when I'm really, super excited.