The Alden Sleeping Game

This is the night-night game that Alden loved to play with Jessie. It's usually played on or around a couch, but it can also be performed with a blanket on the floor, a beanbag chair, or a pile of laundry. The 'that's cold, very heavy' box of tile in the middle of the living room is optional for this game. It is more essential for the bathroom renovation taking place. The song Alden starts to sing at around 25s is Going to Marrakesh by the Extra Glenns, a truly fantastic song, but not one that I'd really classify as a traditional lullaby. Then again, when has Alden ever been traditional? He strongly associates this song with night-night, so it is sung even during play sleep. I like to think that somewhere out there, John Darnielle smiles with satisfaction whenever our little toddler sings it to himself as he drifts to sleep.