This Hack Is the Only Way I "Sleep In" With a Toddler

A year later, we keep a stack of library books in rotation and a basket nearby filled with some of his favorite toys, including a plush sloth and a Spider-Man the size of my forearm. His sleeping patterns have finally settled into a more manageable routine, probably because of his age. Even so, saving him from boredom and us from unnecessarily early wake-up calls has made a world of difference.