In Your Head

Ella has been watching Monster's Inc., and she had stopped sleeping at night. She was convinced a monster was going to come get her. After several rough nights, we decided that it was time to buy a different movie so that we could put something else "in her head."

I bought her Mary Poppins. Ella asked about the new movie. I told her, "We are buying Mary Poppins so you can watch it over and over and get Sully Bear out of your head, and you can start sleeping through the night."

Later that day Ella and I had a funny conversation.

E: "Mommy can I watch Mary Poppins and get the sleepers in my head."
J: "The sleepers in your head? Is that what you said?"
E: "Yes. I want the sleepers in my head."
J: "Ella, what does that mean?"
E: "You know. Sully Bear is in my head, and I need the sleepers in my head."

I guess she understands even more of what I tell her than I think she does! And yes, I did let her watch Mary Poppins.