Intent

Just a small note today. The lass has been quite awkward to get to sleep for the past several days. Last night we tried to get her to sleep in the cot several times before giving up. We ended up just holding her while watching a documentary.

Eventually she just started fussing again, but more so this time. So I asked her What do you want? I stood her on the floor and held her hands and let her lead me.

She walked straight out of the room, to the stairs and I carried her down those. On the landing, she led me straight to the next stairs (the ones she fell down the other day) and I carried her down those. On that floor, she walked straight past all the doors and right to the next set of stairs. I carried her down those. She walked past the loo and into her room. I turned on the light and she led me to a stool, which she grabbed hold of, finally letting go of my hands.

I've never seen her so directed. This was not explore mode, but Don't you get it, I'm tired and want bed mode. It's good to know she's gotten to the point she can express herself to us. In a vague sort of way.