Man I still remember my own days of Sleep Mastery so well, with my daughter who is now 13. (!) Took a lot of pride in my developed technique which is still known familywide as the “High and Tight.” Basically turned her into a burrito football, started swaying to music, and turned off my concept of time.
Got to bust it out with my new god daughter last month for the first time in a decade.
*taking notes* I love that High and Tight. It’s small victories we get to claim man- got to take the ones we can. We can’t lose what’s built in ❤️. Thanks for sharing, E.T!
Keep in mind on those nights when sleep seems elusive for Myles and it takes a little longer that by the time he leaves for college, he will have mastered it. And that time comes in a nanosecond. May you continue to cherish the in-between moments.
I have two younger brothers and when they were babies, my dad used to try so many things to put them to sleep so that he could get ready for his work (my dad's a university lecturer and he's always prepared for his classes). My first brother was and still is a natural night owl, unlike me who's a morning lark.
Whew that sounds hard. I do resonate with the feeling of having to get ready for the following day, and hoping and praying he falls asleep quickly. I wish it wasn’t so tiring to get a little human to sleep sometimes. Thanks for being here Negar!
You're welcome. Putting a baby to sleep is hard because a baby is a tireless explorer and wants to understand what's around them. Also, baby boys are usually more energetic than girls. So, keep up the good work of raising your son in the best way.
You're putting Myles to sleep but that got me all energized and now I'm ready to put on the Swan Silvertones! There is joy in love and love in joy and it's all going on over at your place.
The type A in me can’t ignore the fact that you had 15 unread messages 😂 Anyhow shoutouts to you sleep master.
I was watching my friend’s son when they went out for V Day. He was about 2 or 3 at the time and it was my first time putting him to sleep. Bath time was hassle free and now it was time for sleep. He took his little race car to bed and he just kept driving it near him on the bed. He didn’t want to read a book so I just laid next to him. He cuddled under me although there was so much space in the bed 🥹 it was the cutest thing. I just rubbed him up and down his side trying to soothe him and in return he ran his race car up and down my arm. Eventually I felt no more car movements and he was sleep.
I prayed for the job I have now. One that wasn’t just about money but spoke to my soul and purpose. A job that I looked forward to waking up and that fed my spirit. Somehow almost 2.5 years later that landed me at being a mental health therapist at a city hospital.
Anything Anthony Brown & Group TherAPy soothes me. The way he sings God’s word with catchy beats just encourages my spirit.
Romans 8:28 always grounds me.
The closest I’ve come to thinking about being rocked in a onesie is being under a weighted blanket. It’s so soothing.
Had no idea you were a therapist! I love that for you. Going to take a look at those songs. I got my wife a heated blanket - let's just say I'm benefitting from it too.
I love love love love love this. "This isn’t some recipe or playbook just anybody can copy. People will try to copy your sauce, but they will never be able to replicate the dish." Yes Marc! Own it. And the singing him to sleep with hymns reminds me of how I used to sit with the boys each night and read them their nightly Quran. When they were old enough, we'd all read it together.
My sister and a friend of ours were talking about baby fever and how, in the moments they touch your face as they wake up, you feel so honored and chosen. Their purity is so nourishing.
Sleep and arriving to the morning is a blessing. The Sleep Master received a challenge that made his skills that much greater.
My youngest son loves sleep. When he was small, we lived about a 20 minute drive from his paternal grandparents. Every time we drove to visit them, my son would fall asleep at the exact same point in the journey. It didn't matter how awake he was when we left home. We'd reach that point and he'd be out for the count. It's a funny & beautiful memory.
Thanks for sharing Ofifoto- love that. Myles hated car rides in the beginning. Anything longer than 15 minutes and it would be a meltdown. We’ve yet to transition with us sitting in the front seats without someone in the backseat with him. Hoping he’ll adjust nicely. He’s been much better in the car recently.
This was funny and relatable! I hear so many mothers talk about rocking their children to sleep so it was nice to read what men go through too! Another hit!
Great letter, Marc. All I could think about as I made my way through it was my “Daddy Rock” that was undefeated on my now 10-year-old daughter Parker. (I’ll be the millionth person to say time flies!).
I successfully put a couple of nieces and nephews to sleep with it years back. But I realized recently that my confidence bordered on cocky because I got carried away when a woman I’m dating, who is a trained nanny, was struggling once with a fussy child and I almost demanded she hand the child to me. Whoops! (But I have no doubt my “Daddy Rock” would have knocked that kid out! Lol.)
I love the name Daddy Rock. Now I feel like I need a name too! I love how you’re another dad that has owned this. Feels like a win for us! Thanks for reading brother.
Just love your special relationship with Myles. My babies always only wanted mama and it was hard during times were I desperately needed respite and just as hard for my partner who wanted to help yet boobie won every time. Guess now for #3 I should own it and write a little something for all the sleep mistresses out there haha sending sleep your way 💤
My favorite look Myles gives me, is when he wants to jump out my wife's arms and jump to me. It reminds me how much I matter to him - boob- less and all lol
Every time I read one of your letters, I think "Myles is so lucky!"
Thank you so much Deirdre❤️
These letters are classic!
Thank you, Stan!
Man I still remember my own days of Sleep Mastery so well, with my daughter who is now 13. (!) Took a lot of pride in my developed technique which is still known familywide as the “High and Tight.” Basically turned her into a burrito football, started swaying to music, and turned off my concept of time.
Got to bust it out with my new god daughter last month for the first time in a decade.
Still got it 🤘
*taking notes* I love that High and Tight. It’s small victories we get to claim man- got to take the ones we can. We can’t lose what’s built in ❤️. Thanks for sharing, E.T!
A big hug for Myles from Crazy Switter on the Pacific Crest Trail.
Enjoy it for us all Switter!
👍
Keep in mind on those nights when sleep seems elusive for Myles and it takes a little longer that by the time he leaves for college, he will have mastered it. And that time comes in a nanosecond. May you continue to cherish the in-between moments.
Alice you just put things into perspective. One day he’ll leave my arms, bed, house. I can’t even conceive it right now. Thank you ❤️
I have two younger brothers and when they were babies, my dad used to try so many things to put them to sleep so that he could get ready for his work (my dad's a university lecturer and he's always prepared for his classes). My first brother was and still is a natural night owl, unlike me who's a morning lark.
Whew that sounds hard. I do resonate with the feeling of having to get ready for the following day, and hoping and praying he falls asleep quickly. I wish it wasn’t so tiring to get a little human to sleep sometimes. Thanks for being here Negar!
You're welcome. Putting a baby to sleep is hard because a baby is a tireless explorer and wants to understand what's around them. Also, baby boys are usually more energetic than girls. So, keep up the good work of raising your son in the best way.
Beautiful!
Thank you, Auntie ❤️
You’re welcome
You're putting Myles to sleep but that got me all energized and now I'm ready to put on the Swan Silvertones! There is joy in love and love in joy and it's all going on over at your place.
Man, I never even know about the Swan Silverstones. Now I have to listen in. Thank you, Rhythm Master.
The type A in me can’t ignore the fact that you had 15 unread messages 😂 Anyhow shoutouts to you sleep master.
I was watching my friend’s son when they went out for V Day. He was about 2 or 3 at the time and it was my first time putting him to sleep. Bath time was hassle free and now it was time for sleep. He took his little race car to bed and he just kept driving it near him on the bed. He didn’t want to read a book so I just laid next to him. He cuddled under me although there was so much space in the bed 🥹 it was the cutest thing. I just rubbed him up and down his side trying to soothe him and in return he ran his race car up and down my arm. Eventually I felt no more car movements and he was sleep.
I prayed for the job I have now. One that wasn’t just about money but spoke to my soul and purpose. A job that I looked forward to waking up and that fed my spirit. Somehow almost 2.5 years later that landed me at being a mental health therapist at a city hospital.
Anything Anthony Brown & Group TherAPy soothes me. The way he sings God’s word with catchy beats just encourages my spirit.
Romans 8:28 always grounds me.
The closest I’ve come to thinking about being rocked in a onesie is being under a weighted blanket. It’s so soothing.
Had no idea you were a therapist! I love that for you. Going to take a look at those songs. I got my wife a heated blanket - let's just say I'm benefitting from it too.
Yea it’s something I’m selective in sharing. I’m likely to just say I’m a social worker then divulging the specifics.
Is she benefiting from the heated blanket 😅
I love love love love love this. "This isn’t some recipe or playbook just anybody can copy. People will try to copy your sauce, but they will never be able to replicate the dish." Yes Marc! Own it. And the singing him to sleep with hymns reminds me of how I used to sit with the boys each night and read them their nightly Quran. When they were old enough, we'd all read it together.
So much beauty in these words, as always.
Looking forward to the day we can read the Word together as well. I need to invest in a good Haitian Creole Bible!
My sister and a friend of ours were talking about baby fever and how, in the moments they touch your face as they wake up, you feel so honored and chosen. Their purity is so nourishing.
Sleep and arriving to the morning is a blessing. The Sleep Master received a challenge that made his skills that much greater.
I love that line around honored and chosen. It really feels like a gift to wake up tot his despite how exhausting it can feel. Thank you, Fanmi mwen.
My youngest son loves sleep. When he was small, we lived about a 20 minute drive from his paternal grandparents. Every time we drove to visit them, my son would fall asleep at the exact same point in the journey. It didn't matter how awake he was when we left home. We'd reach that point and he'd be out for the count. It's a funny & beautiful memory.
Thanks for sharing Ofifoto- love that. Myles hated car rides in the beginning. Anything longer than 15 minutes and it would be a meltdown. We’ve yet to transition with us sitting in the front seats without someone in the backseat with him. Hoping he’ll adjust nicely. He’s been much better in the car recently.
This was funny and relatable! I hear so many mothers talk about rocking their children to sleep so it was nice to read what men go through too! Another hit!
Thank you, Sydney. Realizing how the most smallest experiences are really worth sharing. Appreciate, you.
Great letter, Marc. All I could think about as I made my way through it was my “Daddy Rock” that was undefeated on my now 10-year-old daughter Parker. (I’ll be the millionth person to say time flies!).
I successfully put a couple of nieces and nephews to sleep with it years back. But I realized recently that my confidence bordered on cocky because I got carried away when a woman I’m dating, who is a trained nanny, was struggling once with a fussy child and I almost demanded she hand the child to me. Whoops! (But I have no doubt my “Daddy Rock” would have knocked that kid out! Lol.)
Keep being an awesome father!
I love the name Daddy Rock. Now I feel like I need a name too! I love how you’re another dad that has owned this. Feels like a win for us! Thanks for reading brother.
Love this.
Rachel, appreciate you for reading. Thank you!
Just love your special relationship with Myles. My babies always only wanted mama and it was hard during times were I desperately needed respite and just as hard for my partner who wanted to help yet boobie won every time. Guess now for #3 I should own it and write a little something for all the sleep mistresses out there haha sending sleep your way 💤
My favorite look Myles gives me, is when he wants to jump out my wife's arms and jump to me. It reminds me how much I matter to him - boob- less and all lol
So beautiful 🥰