He once was a calm boy.

Madison, Wisconsin, November 2003. Baci sleeps, and Pupa keeps one eye open.

Fallow Reunion

Near Spring Green, Wisconsin, July 2016. Adult Fallow Deer keep their spots.

Sleepy Baba

Suburban Chicago, 1967. My paternal Grandmother, Tatjana, dozes off while watching television.

Sleeping-Puppy Reunion

Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, June 2016. She's only ten days old.

Thanks to our friend Tom for making this image available to us.

After-Dinner Conversation

Suburban Chicago, October 1972. My paternal Grandmother, Tatjana, chats with Vytenis. Tatjana dozes again; she had narcolepsy. She wears the watch we bought for her in Switzerland.

After Work

Suburban Chicago, June 1972. Dad and Gigi relax in the Rec Room. Mom's there, too, knitting.

Sleeping-Puppies Reunion

Monona, Wisconsin, September 2003. Everyone—except Baci (known at the time as  "Big Red")—naps.

Thanks to our friend Tom for making this photo available to us.

Nap

Suburban Chicago, April 1971. Gigi has found her spot.

We wake up after a late-afternoon nap.

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Verona, Wisconsin, January 24, 2016. The doe and the twins are ready for their evening patrols.

A New Year's Table

December 31, 1971. The New Year's parties got smaller over the years. We still shared a late meal before we headed to the Rec Room to watch Die Fledermaus.

Evening Nap

Suburban Chicago, June 1972. My paternal Grandmother, Tatjana, dozes in the chair that stood closest to the TV.

The plaque hanging above the telephone is a relief depicting a stork pair. Dad picked it up during our European vacation. The drapes featured an avocado and gold pattern.

She yawns.

Suburban Chicago, March 1973. Gigi may not be tired.

Day-Dreaming Reunion

Brookfield Zoo, 1965. Olga takes a break from entertaining the visitors.

Stay Awake

Tinley Park, Illinois, December 1963. My Paternal Grandmother, Tatjana, begins to doze as she visits with my Godfather's Mother-in-law.

Dappled Reunion

Monona, Wisconsin, November 2009. Ghiddi enjoys the camera's attention.

Bundled

Door County, Wisconsin, November 1975. It's easier to sleep when it's cold.

Our Little Dreamer

Verona, Wisconsin, November 2008. Rex catches up on his napping.

Sunday-Afternoon Nap

Suburban Chicago, June 1959. Mom always has been able to fall asleep in a chair.

Weekend Weary

Suburban Chicago, June 1964. I'm ready for a nap.

She'll sleep with her mouse.

Suburban Chicago, Summer 1970. Gigi won't let anyone take the mouse.