Recently, Ben did not feel like looking at books in bed during his quiet time. Instead, I offered him his etch-a-sketch, which he was happy to play with. He also requested a purple marker, which i gave to him along with a sketch pad. I told him to draw only on the paper and left him alone for quiet time. Some time later he emerged from his room to ask if nap time was over. I told him he could get up and he ran out to the couch. I had been resting on my own bed, listening to the rain. When it started to thunder I asked if he wanted to join me to listen to the rain and thunder. He ran into my room and jumped in bed. Surprise! Body art with purple marker. I guess I'm lucky it didn't end up on the walls. Ben snuggled in close to me and promptly fell asleep. It was a lovely moment.