Braceless = Spaceless

So for the past 2 years,  Lizzie has slept with this on her feet,

a brace that made it quite difficult to walk or to get out of bed at night to go to the bathroom or to come downstairs after a bad dream.  I would often hear her screams gentle call at night for Mommie when she needed to go potty or just needed - me!

So, the other night, I heard something I have never heard before.

I heard the soft pitter patter of Lizzie's perfect little feet - on the stairs - and then, there she was - in the bed - with us.  She had had a bad dream - and had walked down the stairs - all - by - herself!

Another first - after 2 years of being home!!  This is what I saw when I woke up the next morning...

I realize the flood gates may have opened up here and we may be "spaceless" in our bed for a while, but -I - don't - care!

Lizzie, I will save your spot, sweet girl!!!!