Author Archives: Naps Happen

Society of Snoozers (SHHHH!)

Today’s nap is about getting comfortable, even when conditions are less than ideal. As a disclaimer, I have not been forcing my children to do push-ups on their knuckles. Nor have I been permitting them to learn signs for some kind of diabolical toddler gang.  Has Cormac formed some kind of unholy alliance with other …

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Guest Napper #27

Melissa sent me this picture of the impressively flexible Gabriella, who was exhausted from a day of shopping. She would definitely have gotten along with little William, since they are both clearly working on their yoga and pilates practices.  In fact, call the Pilates people right now.  Gabriella has invented a new apparatus…the rolling chair. …

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Guest Napper #26

Ziva sent me this picture of her daughter, who is carrying on the great tradition of sleeping at mealtimes.   As is the case in so many of these situations, I wish that there had been a video, instead.  Apparently, she traversed new territory by actually continuing to eat while napping!  Reportedly, she snoozed away …

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Cozy Cohort

For some reason, when I saw this scene, it reminded me of a horrible dish my college cafeteria used to serve up called “Broccoli and Friends.”  Here he is – my little vegetable – surrounded by all his favorite entertainments.  Blue Puppy.  A piece of his train set.  The remote control.  Still, apparently, it was …

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