Amidst the prediction of more snow, Louise and I went in her Hummer, driven by her brother, to her daughter's near Kayenta to watch the game. The game was exciting, even though we chose to leave after the half time show as snow seemed to be falling more and more, and it was near a two hour drive home. Even more wonderful, however, for me was getting to know Louise's family a little better. Her daughter fixed a wonderful Super Bowl Party meal, complete with great fry bread. Grand-daughter, Mariah, 10 years old, who loves to back cakes, made a special teddy bear prediction cake. All the women helped make Valentine baloon-candy favors for a school fund raiser. Louise wrapped her six month old grandson in his cradle board. He sleeps more content in the protection of this than in his crib. Thank you, Louise and Christina, for a wonderful Super Bowl Navajo celebration.
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Interesting, Mom. Does the baby sleep in that all night?
Patty,
On way just now into college library, I asked two Navajo women behind the desk because of forgetting to ask Louise last night or this morning. I was told the baby sleeps all night in the cradle board. Naps, too, I think. These two said that sometimes a baby is more comfortable this way until near two years old. I remember hearing that the cradle board is an educational experience for a child of both discipline and protection. It gives a youngster a sense of security. Interesting, huh!
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