The New Night-Night Routine

Sam doesn't fall asleep on one of our laps in the living room any more. She'll either say "night night" when she's ready, or we strongly suggest it (ha ha) and she agrees. She always turns the light back on and then settles down with toys or a book, and a few minutes later she's out.

Nothing says good bedtime reading material like Elmo and his puppies:
Here's the blanket-to-mouth thing in action; she doesn't suck the blanket, just bumps it against her mouth. Sort of like a pacifier....
10 minutes later...