Wednesday, October 10, 2012

On Nap Time

Nap time is a coveted time of day for me. Since Studley was about 4 months old, both of my kids have napped at the same time of day.
Many days I will take the liberty to nap myself, but I'd say most days I take nap time as ME time... I don't do laundry, dishes, or sweeping- although there is always some inevitable straightening up to be done- but that is the extent of my work during nap time. Usually, this is when I check my Facebook, catch up on Pinterest, and yes, BLOG. I'll read a few chapters of my current novel, eat some Oreo's, or paint my toenails. I love being able to finish a thought, listen to the quietness, and really just relax. Honestly, I think its what keeps me sane. When a mommy doesn't know the last time she was in a car, hasn't showered in a couple days, and is constantly talking so a three-year-old can understand her, its starts wearing on her! So fellow mommies, how do you find time for yourself? What do you do during nap time?
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5 comments:

  1. Tueller ClanOctober 10, 2012 at 1:27 PM

    That exactly how I feel. Nap time is not for cleaning its for having a me moment and finishing a sentence! I felt guilty but now that I'm not the only one it makes me feel better!!

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  2. LarissaOctober 10, 2012 at 6:34 PM

    I play with my Ev man since he doesn't nap anymore, work, do a bit of me time, and try to let my mind breathe.

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  3. {Jessica}October 10, 2012 at 7:23 PM

    Um.........am I the only one that almost ALWAYS takes a nap while my babies are napping????? OK sometimes I paint my nails but mostly I SLEEP!! I don't want my kids to EVER stop napping together in the afternoon (haha, maybe I am joking.....maybe not)!!

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  4. NicoleOctober 11, 2012 at 7:16 AM

    Steph, I'm so glad I'M not the only one that uses nap time selfishly! :) And I do take naps occasionally, but I always think of things I want to do when the kids are asleep and they always end up taking the whole nap time. I, too, hope my kids NEVER stop napping! :)

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  5. SachaOctober 15, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    I am totally selfish about nap time. I do all the things you guys do, depending on the day. Even if my husband as home, he knows that nap time is sacred and leaves me to be by myself!

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