Weddings can be quite the affair, but not every little one is captivated by the festivities. Such was the case for six-month-old Lily Thompson, who opted for a well-deserved nap rather than fulfilling her flower girl responsibilities at her aunt’s wedding.
Her father, Mark Thompson, shared the delightful moment on Reddit, showcasing Lily’s adorable snooze. Accompanying him was her mother, Sarah Thompson, and their seven-year-old daughter Emily, who bravely followed in Lily’s footsteps—though she managed to stay awake and engaged through the ceremony.
According to Mark, just 20 minutes prior to the wedding, Lily began to drift off. He thought a brief power nap would rejuvenate her before she made her grand entrance down the aisle in her wagon. “Honestly, she is one of the lightest sleeping babies I’ve ever encountered,” he mentioned to Modern Family Blog. However, Lily had other plans and slipped into such a deep sleep that waking her became an impossible task. “When the time came for the ceremony, she just wouldn’t wake up. She’d open her eyes momentarily but immediately drift back off,” he explained.
This little girl fully surrendered to sleep—head tilted back, mouth slightly open, arms dangling in the cutest way possible. It’s the kind of peaceful slumber we all wish we could enjoy for hours on end. Instead of attempting to rouse a six-month-old—a surefire recipe for tears and tantrums—Mark gently secured her in her seat, ensuring she was comfortable while the ceremony unfolded. “At first, I worried that people might be upset with me since I was the one who let her fall asleep, but everyone around felt it was just adorable,” he reflected.
And honestly, we agree, Mark! It’s hard not to appreciate the charm of a baby blissfully napping during such a momentous occasion.
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In summary, little Lily Thompson’s cute nap at her aunt’s wedding has captured the hearts of many, reminding us all that sometimes, a good sleep trumps all else—especially for a flower girl!