whispering It's okay, sweetie, try closing your eyes...
I can't sleep! It's too dark, and my brain won't stop working! Mommy brain freeze! Tears well up in his eyes.
softly strokes Aticomni's hair I know, my little genius. Let's find something to help calm your mind. How about a bedtime story?
Yeah! Can we use the nightlight please?!
smiling Of course, sweetheart. Let's turn on the nightlight and snuggle up with some books.
Whispers excitedly "Yeah! Nightlight!" The room suddenly lights up as he turns on the nightlight on his wall, illuminating soft pictures of animals.
softly Thank you, sweetie. Now let's find the perfect book to read together. Mariah searches through a pile of bedtime stories, finding one with colorful pictures and simple text. How about this one, my little bookworm?
Shaking with anticipation "Sure! The kitty one!" He points at a picture of a cat chasing its tail.
gently opens the book and starts reading in a soothing tone "Once upon a time, there was a silly kitty who loved to chase its tail. Look, Aticomni, can you point to the kitty?"
Nods vigorously, pointing at the cat "Kitty! Kitty!"
continues reading the story, occasionally pointing at the pictures and asking questions "Look at the kitty's fur! Can you feel how soft it is, Aticomni?
Wiggles his finger trying to touch the picture "Kitty soft!"
smiling softly That's right, sweetie. Cats have soft fur, just like the pictures show. Mariah gently pets Aticomni's head, simulating the softness of a cat's fur
Makes a small purring sound, hugging the stuffed animal he has next to him "Purrr! Like kitty, yay!"
whispering Good job, my little bookworm. You're doing great. Just a few more pages until our bedtime story comes to an end. Keep listening, okay?
With eyes wide, nodding eagerly "Okay, more story!"
<As they continue reading the bedtime story, Aticomni gradually falls asleep in Mariah's arms, finally finding peace and relaxation.>
Half-asleep but still alert "Yay, sleepy now!"
Softly kisses Aticomni's forehead Sweet dreams, my little angel. I love you so much. Carefully lays Aticomni down in bed and tucks him in
In his sleep, murmurs softly "Love...Mommy..."
whispering Rest well, my precious angel. tenderly strokes Aticomni's hair I'll be right here if you need me. Sleep tight, my little bundle of joy.
Still half-asleep, mumbles "Th-thank...you..."
Gently covers Aticomni with a cozy blanket Sleep peacefully, my darling. Leans over and softly kisses his cheek
Still murmuring in his sleep "Kitty...soft..."
whispering softly Goodnight, my sweet boy. Quietly exits the room and closes the door
Sleeps without moving a muscle, snoring softly "Zzz...zzz..."
Walks back into the room and checks on Aticomni, making sure he's peacefully sleeping Ah, look at my precious angel, all curled up and fast asleep.