sleeping beauty

k got out of bed from naptime this afternoon way way way too early.  she had been quiet for at least 30 minutes so i figured she was definitely snoozing.  when i heard her playing in the hallway outside her room, then in the living room, i knew she was up and never slept.  (after the weekend she had visiting family and the cold she caught from her cousin, she is in desperate need of sleep.)  i have found that ignoring her (when she's out of her room) is usually the best thing for us.  she knows she shouldn't be up, so she stays really quiet and i kind of figure at least she's playing quietly, which, if she's not sleeping, is the next thing i expect during that time of day. 

anyway, i ignored her and let her play while i listened here and there from my bedroom.  after awhile, i noticed this odd, rhythmic noise and then it hit me - it was probably her heavy breathing/snoring from the living room.  i was right.  i couldn't believe it - it was too cute.  she was knocked out on the couch (almost halfway falling off) sound asleep.  the thing that makes this odd for k is that she is such a bed sleeper.  she rarely falls asleep unless she's in a bed and alone.  we have tried napping with her here and there and she just wants to play.  same goes if she's anywhere but a bed. 

she woke up after about an hour, crying and inconsolable.  she was clearly still very tired and needed a bit more sleep.  by this time, husband had come home from work and was able to wrap k up in his arms and lull her back to sleep.  the two of them napped for another 45 minutes or so. 

say it with me now, "awwwwww......."