Monday, March 5, 2012

Sleeping Kids

We have been pretty lucky in the sleeping department.  Both of our kids love to sleep.  If they miss a nap or go to bed late, they will sleep in late or make up for lost sleep.  On the downside, if they are tired they are grumpy (I think I know who they get that from!).  Kyle decided to capture our kids sleeping after we had put them down.  Andy has slept with his arms tucked underneath him since he was little.  He still rocks himself to sleep and then either falls asleep like he is below or eventually collapses to his back or tummy.  Katie starts on her back with her lambie in one hand and her thumb in mouth.  She usually ends up cozy next to one of the sides of the crib.  Both have their self-soothing mechanisms (Andy rocking, Katie thumb) and both love their angel-dear blankies (Andy monkey, Katie lambie).  They both twist their blankie animal around until they find the tag and then slide the tag in between their fingers - it's a subconscious habit for both.  Katie sometimes requests a book and always wants to bru-tee (brush teeth) all by herself.  She always likes to sit in her rocking chair while getting her night-night song sung to her (usually by mommy - if daddy tries, she says "I want momma").  Then she happily goes to her crib.  Andy likes his daddy at night (usually tells me to "go away").  Kyle reads a book, says prayers, and tells a story.  Luckily we are able to work as a team at night!


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