Riki danced and giggled as she shared gum balls with her friends. Her brown hair bounced with every spin. Mommy watched, smiling happily. Riki loved fun days like this. But bedtime always felt different. She worried about sleeping alone.

A Happy Day for Riki

After her bath, Riki put on cozy pajamas. Mommy brushed her hair and read a short story. Riki hugged her pink Cocomelon blanket. When Mommy kissed Riki, she gave a big squeeze back. The room felt quiet and still. Riki hoped Mommy would stay.

Bedtime at Home

When Mommy left, Riki listened for soft footsteps. She waited, snuggled in her covers. Then, as quietly as a mouse, she tiptoed into Mommy’s room. “I just want to be close to you,” Riki whispered. Mommy understood, and made space for her. But it felt crowded with both.

Tiptoes in the Night

Riki wiggled and kicked in Mommy’s bed. The pillows were squashed, and blankets tangled everywhere. Mommy smiled sleepily but looked tired. In the morning, Riki stretched and yawned. Mommy said, “No one slept well, sweet girl.” Riki hugged Mommy tightly.

A Squishy Sleep

Mommy sat with Riki by the kitchen table. “Riki, you’re growing up beautifully,” Mommy said. Riki frowned and looked at her toes. “But what if I miss you?” she asked softly. Mommy brushed her cheek gently. “Missing someone is okay,” Mommy replied.

A Morning Talk

Together, they fluffed pillows and tucked in Riki’s special blanket. Riki arranged all her teddy bears in a happy circle. Mommy placed a little picture of herself by the nightlight. The room looked cozy and bright. Riki smiled a bit. “It feels nice in here,” she said.

Making the Bed Special

Mommy held Riki’s hand. “I’ll be right in the next room all night,” she promised. Riki nodded slowly. Mommy smiled, “Tomorrow, we’ll eat your favorite cereal, Kariot!” Riki giggled at the thought. She hugged Mommy tightly before bed.

A Promise and a Plan

Mommy tucked Riki in and gave her a long hug. Riki felt warm and safe. “Goodnight, my big girl,” Mommy whispered. “Goodnight, Mommy,” Riki whispered back. The nightlight shined softly. Riki squeezed her teddy bear close.

One Last Hug

Riki looked at Mommy’s picture by her nightlight. She missed Mommy just a little. But her pink blanket felt extra cozy tonight. She thought about her fun day and smiled. The teddies kept her company. Riki yawned, snuggling deeper into her bed.

Missing and Remembering

Riki drifted off to sleep, dreaming of ballet twirls and gum balls. Her teddies watched over her dreams. The night was peaceful and quiet. Mommy peeked in and smiled. Riki looked so proud and big in her own bed. Everyone slept soundly at last.

Dreaming Sweetly

Sunshine peeked into Riki’s room. She blinked, rubbed her eyes, and grinned. “I did it!” Riki cheered. Mommy rushed in and hugged her tight. “You’re so brave, Riki!” Mommy said. They danced around together, giggling happily.

A Sunny Morning

Riki and Mommy ate Kariot cereal together, laughing. “I’m proud of you, big girl,” Mommy said. Riki beamed and gave Mommy a huge hug. Cuddles happened all day long. That night, Riki felt ready for her own bed again. She liked being a big girl now!

Cuddles and Celebration

A 4 year old european girl with long light brown hair

Riki

A 37 year old european woman with fair skin

A 37 year old european woman with long brown hair

Mommy

Riki was a happy little girl with beautiful large eyes and long brown hair. She loved playing with her many friends, sharing her colorful gum balls, and doing special ballet twirls.
But there was one thing Riki didn't love —sleeping in her own bed.
Every night, after Mommy tucked her in and gave her a big goodnight kiss, Riki would wait… and then tiptoe into Mommy’s room.
“I just want to be close to you,” Riki would whisper.
Mommy understood. She scooted over and let Riki climb in, but soon the bed felt crowded, and nobody slept very well.
One morning, after a night of wiggly toes and squished pillows, Mommy said gently, “Riki, you're growing up so beautifully. I think it’s time you learn to sleep in your own bed all night.”
Riki frowned. “But what if I miss you?”
Mommy smiled and said, “It’s okay to miss me a little. But you have your own comfy bed, your pink Cocomelon blanket, your teddy bears, and your own bedtime routine. You can do this.”
That day, they made Riki’s bed extra special. They fluffed her pillows, tucked in her favorite blanket, and placed her teddies all around her. Mommy even printed a little picture of herself and put it next to Riki’s nightlight.
That night, Mommy sat beside her and read her a story. They talked about their favorite parts of the day, all the mitzvos she did, and then Mommy gave her a long hug.
“I’ll be right in the next room,” she said. “And in the morning, we’ll sit down together and have your favorite cereal, Kariot.”
Riki closed her eyes. She missed Mommy just a little—but her bed felt nice. Her blanket was soft, and the picture of Mommy made her smile.
In the morning, Riki opened her eyes and blinked in the sunlight.
“I did it!” she shouted. “I stayed in my bed!”
Mommy came in and scooped her up. “I’m so proud of you, Riki. You’re getting so big.”
From then on, Riki still got all the cuddles she wanted—just during the day. At night, she slept in her very own bed, all by herself… and she liked it more and more.
