At bedtime I have been signing “love” to Ellie as I say “I love you.”  She started signing it back to me a few weeks ago, which I was very excited about.  This morning I could tell she was ready for her nap about an hour and a half ago, but she was playing nicely so I let her keep going.  She was reading stories at my feet when she stood up, pacifier in hand, and signed “love.”  “Nap time?”  I asked.  “Yeah.” she said.  I picked up her and she snuggled into my arms as I carried her upstairs to her crib.

While I am absolutely thrilled that she asked for a nap, I’m a little sad that to her the love sign means nap time, not love!