Some days my boys go down for naps fairly easily. (Well, Alex does. Max usually needs a couple of reminders to lay down.)
Today is NOT one of these days. I read them stories, gave kisses, and shut the door at 2 PM. All seemed quiet, and I was very impressed…
…for 23 minutes.
That’s when I heard a whole bunch of shuffling and some giggles. Heading down the hallway, I opened their door and found Alex DIVING into his bed. Max was standing in the middle of the room with that “I’m caught” look on his face.
I noticed a strange glow coming from Alex’s bed. It was my camera. (This explains why I spent 23 minutes wondering where I’d left my camera, since it wasn’t on the desk…) Turns out the boys were using nap time to do their own little photo shoot.
I’m not a skilled photographer, but we may need a lesson in proper lighting…
Alex’s self-portrait
Max – who was obviously playing with trains
sometime after I shut the door
Alex’s feet
The oh-so-cheesy Maxwell 
Mama ended that little party, took the camera, and giggled at Alex’s photography skills. It took three more trips to the room to settle those mischievous little guys, but they are now sleeping peacefully…
…at least, I think they are.