This crazy but brilliant set up (an ice pack inside a sock) has been tugging at my heart, lately. I have been finding it on Josie's foot or in her bed, after I wake her up.  Keep in mind, I tuck her in every night without it, so I have yet to figure out when she gets up and gets the ice pack and why she doesn't wake me.  I have spent many (happy) hours rubbing an aching foot and kissing sweet little toes.  I guess I am struggling with the idea, that at 6 she cares for it on her own. Or am I struggling with the idea, that my baby is growing up?? I do love having independent children, but I  love taking care of them MORE!!!  Can't they just stay little?