Category Archives: Parenting

Guest Napper #193: Plop into Plank

child asleep in plank

I’m told by the mother of this remarkably ab-strong child that she is a twin. Here’s the kicker: She’s the “active” one. Apparently, this photo is funniest when you apply the dramatic irony that, nearby, her sister is quietly upright and reading “The Wheels on the Bus.” Meanwhile, this wee lassie looks like she has …

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baby asleep on floor

Guest Napper #192: Diaper Stand

I think this kiddo is ready for Bikram. He’s dressed for it. Comfy in his coolest, most elastic getup. His balance is clearly superior. He is holding this pose For-evah. A yoga teacher said to me a few weeks ago that about the time you think you can’t hold a pose anymore…that’s the time when …

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child asleep at table

Guest Napper #191: Serial Sleeper

Oh, you know I’ve got to have yet another pun up my sleeve! Speaking of sleeves, I’m thinking hers might be a little soggy. Is she actually giving her Cheerios the finger? In all cerealness…er…seriousness…I feel like this on so many mornings during the holidays. Just two weeks to New Year, folks, and then everyone …

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Guest Napper #190: Lackadaisical Lactation

I wonder if putting this picture on Facebook would get me banned? Also, I wonder if mothers of twins may be able to especially relate to this picture of udder (sorry – had to) exhaustion? Because I only had one baby at a time and I surely looked like this on many an occasion. Well, …

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