Something new ~ Monsters

In the past week or so, Monsters have become real in our house. Mateo has been talking about monsters for a little bit but nothing serious. Then when we went to Disneyland, everyride started with "is it scary, are there monsters?". All from the little guy who last year LOVED rides with no fear. Funny enough most rides at Disneyland are dark, never really thought about it before, but Mateo was on top of it. He did well but was easily rattled. Funny too, he went on the Matterhorn and loved the speed but can only remember the red eyes at the top of the mountain. Poor little guy.

Forward to Monday. He woke up saying that he didn't want to ever go mimis again (to sleep) cause there were monsters. He had a dream that a monster washed him away and he was trying to kill him. All this from a 3 year old. So now the dark is a bad thing. And while I can explain to him that monsters are not real, I cannot guarantee and promise him that he will not have bad dreams.. ugghh. He talked about not wanting to go to sleep all day, but with reassurance did fine. Then Tuesday morning, the 1st thing out of his mouth when he woke up, "mommy, the monsters stayed away last night". Best news ever!!! We'll see how this monster thing pans out!