He tries so hard

For the last year or so Nick has really cut down on his naps (much to my dismay). The lack of nap usually means a little extra crankiness during the usual witching hours (3-5 p.m.) and an earlier bedtime, which is nice now that he has to wake up early for school. But, sometimes, no matter how hard he tries, he just can't stay awake. Today, he fell asleep on the couch about 3:45. I was in the computer room with Zander trying to organize my scrapbook stuff and the kids' craft stuff when Mike IM'd me from the living room that Nick was sleeping. He stayed that way for about an hour, through the television and Zander playing. He must have been really tired.