You haven't been sleeping well for a long time. I've seen it in the dark circles under your eyes and in your behavior lately. You told us a few times that you have been having bad dreams or that you lay awake at night when we're all sleeping. We didn't really know how much to read into it and just kept reassuring you that everything was ok. Well, last night it all came out.
You were afraid of the Easter Bunny climbing through your window and stealing you. You told us that Uncle Wade told you about that. We had you call Uncle Wade and talk to him about it. Uncle Wade has no recollection of what you're talking about but he did a good job talking to you on the phone about it. Then we went upstairs and I showed you how your windows lock.You said you still didn't want to sleep by the window so you moved to Rusty's part of the bed and slept next to Kaylee.
As I was turning out the lights we had a little talk about the Easter Bunny. I kept telling you that he wasn't real and that we were pretending and you kept telling me that you knew it was a costume guy. Then it finally made sense... You thought a man in a bunny costume was going to climb up the house, through your window and steal you!
After we understood what you were scared of we were able to have a long conversation. Turns out you thought Mommy and Daddy had been letting in some strange man dressed up like a bunny to fill up your Easter Baskets every year. We explained to you that we buy your presents and hide them in the closet and then after you fall asleep we fill your baskets up. You were so thrilled. It was the best news you had ever gotten!
Daddy came upstairs and was talking to you about it too, and this time Connor was in the room. Connor asked, "Wait... what about the pajama fairy?!"
You were so excited that Mommy and Daddy were the Easter Bunny, Pajama Fairy, and Santa that you closed your eyes and sighed happily as Daddy left the room.
Daddy and I had a good laugh about the whole ordeal. Suddenly your fear of costumes makes a lot of sense. I'm sorry you've been so afraid. I'm glad we could relieve some of that fear for you. Just so you know.... Mommy would be pretty scared if a strange man came into the house dressed as a bunny too!
I love you!
Mommy
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