Contrasts

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A few months back Michael had saved enough money to purchase a small "Captain Underpants" doll. I have noticed that he has been sleeping with it every night; he cradles it between his right arm and chest, like you would a baby. What is interesting about this is that Alex has been sleeping with "Big Bear", but "Big Bear" is the one that has Alex in his arms!

That is not the end to the contrasts of their sleeping styles. Alex insists on having two night lights and the closet light on, whereas Michael is happy without such illumination. Furthermore, Michael goes to bed without complaint or delay, where as Alejandro drags it out -- he needs hugs, he needs milk, he needs you to lay down with him. The irony is that once Alex is done delaying, he is out like a light, but Michael is often awake for an hour or so; occasionally you will catch him with a flashlight reading a book, but eventually he quietly succumbs to the sandman.
RAP