Sleeping animals

Bedtime has become a routine: brush your teeth, read some bedtime stories, say good night to everyone, settle down with a bottle of milk, get tucked in under the blanket, and drift off to sleep with some soothing classical music.

Today Todd decided to do the same for his stuffed Santa Dog: tucked him into a little "cradle" (the dog fits nicely into the construction helmet Todd received on Thanksgiving), covered the dog with one of his own blankets, and then turned on some music so doggie could sleep. The source of the music? Mommy's old Fisher Price "record player" music box toy, the one she used to play with at Todd's age.

Not only does playtime imitate real life, but sturdy toys can be passed down to the next generation for continued use!