bending the rules

for the most part, we keep a fairly regular nighttime routine - dinner, bath, book, bed. 

we all like the routine, but after a while, it can get a little boring.

so the other night, just as i was closing lucy's curtains before saying goodnight, the massive orange sun came shining in thru her window and glared at me. i realized it was just too gorgeous outside for anyone over the age of 3 (she's 3.5) to sleep, so i asked if she wanted to come outside for a quick photo shoot. she was totally game (normally she wants nothing to do with my camera), so we quickly changed into a cute little ensemble and headed out. 

this, by the way, is how she is at 7 in the morning, too...

after some dancing and jumping and flower-sniffing, she asked if i would take pictures of her being a "royal princess lady girl." yes, your majesty...

then we had a little contest to see who could say the funniest words - silly willy, giggle pot, and stink bomb are her favorites...

it was a contest, so i pulled out the big guns, and won with toot monkey.

 

i'm glad we had our impromptu session... it was fun bending the rules a little, and i think it made her feel special to be out with mom past her bedtime.

and now she knows a new funny phrase to share with all her friends.