August 24, 2021

White Dog was wearing her "I am NOT happy" face. And Steve was trying very hard to not be insulted. "Look, guys, I think it is wonderful you have worked out a method to calm night fears without either of you losing sleep. The recliner seems to be just the thing." I told them.

White Dog looked at Steve. "There is a 'but' coming," she said.

"There is, and don't make me feel bad for being a momma. We think about things you probably never would...until it happened...and THEN you are appreciative of momma think. White Dog you are balanced on dad's chest. Suppose he shifts in his sleep or you have a big twitch? You could tumble off onto the floor and maybe even hurt yourself in the landing."

"Dad always has his arm over me," White Dog continued to argue. "I have shared sleeping spaces with dad for a very long time and I KNOW he moves around in his sleep...everyone does, even you."

"We are going to look stupid," she protested. "Little Baby Me in a cradle attached to dad with a strap." "Honestly, White Dog, your argument is that you won't look cool? When have you EVER worried about that? All of your sisters are already jealous. You will lie on dad's chest like always. in the dark. Neither of you will be interviewed on national tv and the rest of us will also be asleep. No one will notice or care, as hard as that might be to believe."

I continued, "I am reasonable. Let's give this carrier a try. Dad is not going to be carrying you all over town; it is for when you are cuddling together and are both sleepy. You can still rest against his chest but if you should slip there is the strap to keep you from falling. If you or dad find there is something about this snuggly that does not work well, we can modify it or look for another one that is a better fit. This one is the biggest I could find with the easiest in and out and resting position. Will you try for a few days?"