Tag Archives for sleep

Why I don’t read parenting books, and Indian Stew

I have a problem. Our toddler won’t wean. I’ve cut her off during the day, but she still wakes me at night for a ‘lil comfort milk. I’ve read the books. With our first, I believed in them. Because I … Continue reading

28. April 2010 by Jennifer Jeanne Patterson
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Staying Sane at Home, Thanks to The Blog Pantry

On Tuesday night, I slipped out of the house and met up with The Blog Pantry gals. My husband, Matt, had been in Japan since Saturday, and our 1-year-old seemed to be protesting his absence by refusing to sleep. It … Continue reading

22. February 2010 by Jennifer Jeanne Patterson
Categories: Home Building | Tags: , , , , , , , , | 5 comments

Becoming Men

They used to only want me. I loved rocking in the dark until their eyes fluttered and their bodies softened. Now they only want him. But they still call for me at night.

16. February 2010 by Jennifer Jeanne Patterson
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Roasted Chestnuts and sleeping on the floor

Our 2 y.o. insists he’s outgrown his toddler bed.  ”It’s too small for me,” he says, and, to prove his point, refuses to sleep in it at night.  Rather, he sleeps on the floor with his head on his pillow … Continue reading

13. November 2009 by Jennifer Jeanne Patterson
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