I am sitting here listening to Charlotte talk her way into a long deep sleep for nap time. I anticipate the sound of her snoring to give the all clear for relaxation mode. I am not sure how many of you out there are like me, and I hope there are a few, but I frantically try to get everything done before she falls asleep so I can then sit and relax without feeling guilty. For instance, as she is chatting I am racing around the house washing all of the dishes, separating all of the laundry, dusting the furniture and folding the laundry all before she falls asleep. It is a very fast race to the finish but if I can get it all done just before she falls asleep I figure I just added another 20 minutes onto my relaxation time.
Another thing about nap time which I am hoping does not render me a bad mom is I really look forward to it!! I know we are to be loving spending every minute with our children, which I do, but I also like my 2 hours of silence. I don't think much would get done in the house without a nap time. A toddler really does take all of your attention. I look at my watch around 11 and think, 1 more hour until I can start getting something done.
I am interested to hear if anyone else feels this way and if so, what do you like to do during nap time??
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Nap time is my favorite time of the day as well! Sometimes I catch myself watching the clock, waiting. Unlike you, I don't run around getting things done. I usually make myself some lunch and put my feet up!! If I am feeling really ambitious I may get something done after an hour of R&R!
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