Tag Archives: humor

Guest Napper #159: Black Swan Dive

I have two boys, but even I cannot fail to notice IT IS DANCE RECITAL SEASON, MY PEOPLE! My own lovely nieces just performed in a dance recital and every other friend I have on Facebook is posting tutus galore. What none of my well-meaning friends realize is that they are giving me PTSD (Post …

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Guest Napper #158: Crib Notezzz

This is the time of year when those of us who are college teachers begin to wonder why we bother. Personally, I teach at night. You know what I’m seeing a lot of lately? At least my students have access to caffeine. Something tells me this little dude is free of such helpful pick-me-ups. He’s …

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Guest Nappers #156 and #157: Concrete Crash

Awhile back, I posted a picture of my son napping on the sidewalk in his coat. There were skeptics. Well, naysayers, I give you Exhibit B…as in Be-Well-Rested. Be-One-With-the-Incline. If I didn’t actually know the woman who sent me this, I’d have trouble believing it. Having long heard of the exploits of these two whipperNappers, …

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child asleep in baby swing

Guest Napper #155: Swingerzzz

As the tulips grace the gardens of the mid-atlantic, I begin to dream of summer evenings, sitting on the porch swing. Soft breezes. Crickets. Babies…in bed. No, wait. Babies IN BED. And I said PORCH SWING! Those Fisher Price swings were pretty magical for my kids, but someone should tell this child that the motor …

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