A preface to this story: We've been working over the last several months to teach Luke some basic sign language to help in the phase when he wants to express his opinions but can't fully verbalize them yet. He has learned several signs, one of them being "please" (the sign is made by rubbing in a circular motion on the upper chest, like asking earnestly).
Scott was putting Luke to bed the other night, and Luke was a little resistant since he LOVES his time with Daddy! They had done the normal bed time ritual (bath, reading books, etc.) and were just rocking with the lights off. In the dark, Scott could see Luke moving his arms but couldn't figure out what he was doing. Then it registered ... he was making the sign for "please" as if to say, "PLEASE let me stay up and hang out more with you Dad!" It was so sweet. Scott got Luke a bit more to drink and let him stay up for a few minutes longer ... after all, Luke asked so nicely!
