A.B. Kagledom

Dear Little George,

You'll notice that the issue of sleep (or lack thereof) is a hot topic in our house. Here are some recent events:

Through Simonial experimentation over the past couple of weeks, we've discovered that we need to stop Simon from napping (not a difficult thing to do). On days when he is allowed to skip a nap, he goes to bed early and sleeps in late. On days when he does nap, he stays up until nearly midnight and gets up early. When he doesn't nap he can be a little terror but we've discovered that he can play nicely until 4 pm at which time a half hour or so of cartoons is mind numbing enough to whip him back into shape before dinner, bath, books and bed. We tried enforcing "quiet time" in his room but his crying and anger was wearing him out even more.

Also, according to your father, I have developed the new talent of snoring like a lawn mower and, for some reason, he doesn't appreciate it very much. I, however, am sleeping really really well which isn't my normal state even without the enormous basketball dancing inside me while I snore happily along. I'm even able to pass out while being pummeled with little fists and feet. You don't appreciate me lying on my side and taking up some of your space. But, HELLO, I can't exactly sleep on my back or front now can I? I've tried to explain this to you but I don't think you're listening.

Love,

Mama