Category Archives: Parenting

Double Take

I know what you’re thinking.  She’s lost her edge, that nap lady.  I could produce a nap like this!   It’s true.  Every toddler falls asleep on the couch.  Who cares?  Ah!  But look more closely! Two babies! …plus poor old Blue Puppy.  If you can find him. Snooze on, people.  Snooze on.

Razed by Reveling

Cormac has been taking the lion’s share of the naps around here, lately, so I was pleased to come across this classic one of William, featuring a pleasingly squashed Blue Puppy. What really struck me when I captured this nap was the impression that some type of strange party had taken place, which involved the …

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Talk of the Table

The table nap is growing in popularity. The first time I saw it, I thought it would be the last.  As usual, I was wrong.  In this case, there wasn’t even a big meal involved. Okay – well, maybe that’s a cookie next to his cup.  But isn’t that supposed to make him wired? I’d …

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The Terrifyingly True Tales of Beatrix Potter

Welcome to the June edition of the Character Assassination Carousel, the crazy project initiated by Nicole from Ninja Mom! Last month, we were treated to a thoughtful analysis of The Boy Who Cried Wolf  by dbs over at ThinkStew. Now it’s my turn. And, oh, is it ON. It’s Potter Mania at my house. And …

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