Category Archives: Guest Napper

toddler asleep in carseat

Guest Napper #177: Cramped Collapse

I had this big, fluffy cat once who insisted on trying to balance his large bottom on our tiny napkin basket in the kitchen. For some reason, he was convinced he was small enough to sit comfortably upon it. Note: We did always discard the offending top napkin after Kitty had left. This little guy …

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child asleep with mask

Guest Napper #176: Ambiguous Mask of Sleep

It’s that time of year again, when the two-month Halloween holiday begins. Across the land, parents begin hearing the common refrain: For Halloween, I want to be…(fill in stupidly difficult costume here) I’ve been lucky. For the last few years, both of my kids have wanted to wear the same storm trooper costumes over and …

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girl asleep with dolls

Guest Napper #175: All Dolled Up.

We all love our kids, but sometimes parenting can be downright exhausting. It’s best this little lady learn that lesson early. It looks like she is finding playing house to be a little taxing. I CANNOT IMAGINE WHY?!! Can you? Take heart, my child. At least you can still nap while the dolls are napping. …

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child sleeps standing up

Guest Napper #174: Stand! Sleep! Stand!

Depending on where you live, you’re a couple of weeks or a few days into a new back-to-school schedule. I’m all for enriching, engaging activities for the kids. I really am. There’s just ONE drawback. Early wake-up. Not even the exciting rainbow shoes could keep this girl moving. Whether your wee one is off to …

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