Here’s something the hobbit taught me last night: when the hiccups are bugging you, give a shout.  He was all ready for sleep except for one thing.  Hic-up, hic-up.  To help, I patted his back and bounced him a little, but on they came.  Hic-up, hic-up.  Then, suddenly, he let out a resounding, declarative shout and that was the end of that.  Eyelids grew heavy and he grew limp in my arms.  Ahhh, sweet slumber.

Just one more little thing you can learn from life with baby.  Give it a try?