While I'm not an outdoors type mom, I really want my kids outside as much as possible., And so, I've learned to enjoy parks and hot summer days at the pool. But I'll let you in on a secret.
The reasons I like my kids to be outside are for the peace and quiet I get when their exhausted bodies need a rest!! Ulterior motives, I've always got some! ;-)
BTW, I don't make my kids take naps in their beds. I have a "take a nap wherever you collapse" policy that has worked well for us the past 6 years or so. The sofa seems to be most every one's favorite place ... except Catherine. She prefers the floor or the stairs. I stress alot less when I let them sleep wherever they want. If they do take a nap in bed, its usally mine!!
I know, I know. Kids need a regular nap schedule in their own beds. I didn't always used to be like this. But now that the kids are getting older and I'm getting busier, nap time has slowly evolved into an on-need basis without any help from me.
My kids are pretty happy and well rested. If only I could go back and tell the mommy from my young-er years to chill out over nap time. I never would have believed over 10 years ago that I would be so laissez-faire about naps. NEVER!!! LOL!!
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