when i was younger, i used to watch Bob Ross' painting show on PBS. after a few episodes, i realized that i would be incredibly sleepy when it was over. how can you not fall asleep, or at least become totally relaxed to the soothing voice of the "happy little tree" painter? if you don't believe me, try watching his show once.

yesterday, after playing in their room for 2 hours at "quiet time" (it's futile to call it naptime anymore), i brought them into the tv room to watch Bob Ross with me as i thought it might help calm them down at least. they liked the novelty of watching someone paint on an easel. but the excitement of it soon wore off and rowan was busy jumping and crawling on and off the bed. after about 15 minutes, i looked over at sawyer and he was staring, comatose, at the television...his head slowly falling...and falling. i pulled him close to me and he snuggled in and was asleep within seconds.

bob ross, the painter. he's still got it. :)