tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815867650533403423.post6345700248677005737..comments2023-11-02T11:00:31.919-05:00Comments on Mended Wings: Day 782 - Jul 20, 2010Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04099407836145699943noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815867650533403423.post-13505123316726522322010-07-21T06:06:55.581-05:002010-07-21T06:06:55.581-05:00I love your artsy new blog background...very nice!...I love your artsy new blog background...very nice! I find that ocean sounds always put my mind in a good place for sleep. If you really can't walk at the ocean every night, there are radio-sized "sound machines" that mimic ocean waves and might be soothing for Kevin. Another idea, from our frig, a postcard-sized magnet with a series of 30 expressive faces with feelings written under them. It comes with a little frame that can be moved from one expression to another to say "today I feel" any of those 30 ways. It might help Kevin put words to why he calls you in the night. Generally I think folks in his age group tend to be more nocturnal than their parents are.<br />Yet a good night's sleep is such a blessing!janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16244061910612065878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815867650533403423.post-82296101346402832102010-07-21T03:52:25.267-05:002010-07-21T03:52:25.267-05:00Is Kevin very sensitive to odors? I'm asking b...Is Kevin very sensitive to odors? I'm asking because of essential oils. When my grandson was young, he most always had a hard time relaxing and falling asleep. I had already started using some EOs like lavender and the woman I buy them from is a marvel with her knowledge and advice. So, she suggested putting a few drops of Roman Chamomile on a cotton ball and put it in the corner of the pillowcase. Leslie, I tell you, it was like magic! My daughter is a paramedic w/the fire dept. in Baltimore Co.; after she divorced I kept my GS the 2 nights she worked (starting at age 3)and used this religiously. I also used it myself if my mind wouldn't ease off to sleep. I don't think it's an unpleasant or strong smell - I know Marge would send you a sample vial if you're interested in trying it. I'd be glad to arrange it. Her web site is: http://www.naturesgift.comGrannieEvhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02717941986515520611noreply@blogger.com