Ana and I were going though her pre-bedtime routine when mid-story she insisted upon saying good-night to the dogs, excuse me, “nigh-nigh puppies” so she slid off my lap and walked over to her door. She pulled it open, poked her head out the door, and bid the dogs a good night. Then she came toddling back to me, but stopped abruptly halfway and turned back towards the door. Thinking she was trying to pull a fast one and flee her bedroom I started to reprimand her, but only got as far as, “Ana-” when she reached her door. Instead of walking through it, like I assumed she would, she actually pulled it almost shut–just like I do every night to keep the animals out of her room while she is trying to sleep. I was so shocked by her responsible behavior and at the same time I was incredibly grateful I hadn’t scolded her. Just when I think I have her all figured out, she goes and flips my world upside down. I really need to come to terms with it: I simply have the most amazing daughter.