Category Archives: Parenting

child asleep under table

(S)ave (O)ur (S)leep…

Some day, digital archaeologists will happen upon this picture and know that William collapsed tragically into an uncomfortable nap while spelunking under our kitchen table. He attempted to signal me, using morse code and this flashlight, but he and his companions eventually succumbed to the soporific qualities of that comfy wool rug and surrendered to …

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Guest Napper #3

I grateful to Sue for this napping genius, who doesn’ t even need to lie down in order to refresh himself.     This is going to serve him really well if he can still do it when he’s grown up. And judging by the ring around his mouth, he may have also eaten something …

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We Have a Man Down!

This was one of the first times I found Cormac conked out on the floor. You have to love this nap for its simplicity.  I’m not sure whether it reminds me more of a flying squirrel or the Nestea Plunge. Apologies to Allison if this brings back any recent, traumatic rodent memories. This is just …

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Teenage Dream

I see the future. Weekday morning.  7 a.m.  William will STILL not be out of bed and he will be nearly late for school.  I will open the door and say “WILLIAM!  You are GOING to be LATE!” and he will cover his head with his pillow just like this and say “WHATEVER, MOM!” Bunny …

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