In my last blog, I wrote about a little issue my husband and I were having: Our adorable six-year-old, who loves to sleep in our bed!  Several of you wrote with advice.  Here's a couple of samples:

Gena wrote:  

Both of my boys went through that.  I didn't have the heart to kick them out (at first) either.  I finally realized I had to do something or it was going to be a hard habit to break.  When one would wonder in and crawl into bed, I would get up and tell them they have their own bed and this is mommy and daddy's.  Then I would have them go to the bathroom and get them a small drink of water or milk and tuck them back into their bed.  That actually worked and they did stop.  Good luck!  I hope she's 'cured' before your baby arrives!!  :o)

Betty emailed to say:

Well, Shelly, my sis in law has 6 kids, all adults now. . . She had that problem with all of them, and she finally got a futon and laid it on the floor next to the bed.  If someone snuck in, she had them lay on the futon….they could see mom, hear her, and she could reach down and give a comforting pat, but at least she still had her bed.  I always thought that was quite ingenious.  And in the daylight hours, it can be folded and tucked away in a closet or against a wall. Ashley probably just wants a little reassurance since she knows she'll be sharing the spotlight soon.  But you need your rest too!  Hang in and enjoy these last three months before the rollercoaster ride begins!

Thanks to all of you who wrote in!  I'm happy to report that Ashley has been sleeping in her bed for the last few days.  But Taylor and I have also decided that if she wants to sleep with us, that may not be such a bad thing.  As Betty pointed out, my daughter may be sensing that she'll be losing some of the limelight at home once the new baby arrives.  So, I figure, the more attention she gets from her parents now... the better!