Naps are one of the most amazing things in this world. There’s nothing like a good, power nap right in the middle of the day to boost your energy and wipe away some of that endless fatigue that so often accompanies motherhood.
Now, if only I could somehow make my stubborn toddler see the beauty of the nap.
You don’t know how good you have it! You have the opportunity to enjoy uninterrupted sleep for 2-3 hours (however long you want, really) every, single day.
Toddlers just don’t understand. I know how to appreciate a good nap though. The problem is there’s so much else that needs to be done if I decided to take a nap everyday. I don’t want to waste my only alone time of the day sleeping.
Well, for the past few days I have resolved to set aside all the laundry/cleaning/blogging for other times of the day. Instead, I have been relishing in the wonderful power nap.
In order to feel better about myself (and anyone else who wants to take a stand for naps), I have written a complete list of reasons to take a nap.
10 Reasons to Take a Nap
- Your child is going through the 4 month, 12 month, 18 month (any month) sleep regression or wonder week (more like hell week). In this instance, a nap is a safety precaution. We don’t need any tired mommas on the road.
- Your child is teething. Do we really need all those teeth? I had no idea how much turmoil those silly, little baby teeth could cause.
- You enjoyed yourself a little too much on your mom’s night out. Thoughts during the night out, “Yeah!! I’m finally out without the kids! Who wants shots?!” Thoughts the morning after, “Whyyyyy?”
- It’s good for you. Certain studies show that taking naps are actually healthy for you. Though, I do wonder if those researchers just wanted an excuse to take a mid-day nap? See, studies prove that you should allow us to take daily naps!
- You don’t feel like cleaning up the toys that will most likely be scattered all over the house the moment nap time is over. I really don’t know why I ever pick up toys.
- You stayed up watching just one more episode of The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt on Netflix. It’s only a half hour show! What’s one more? 5 hours later…
- Your toddler is afraid of the dark. We fortunately have not had to deal with this yet, but I’m scared… very scared.
- You are pretty confident carrying around a toddler all day counts as exercise. Now it is time for rest.
- You are so tired you have lost the ability to sleep at night. This makes no sense to me. I’m tired all day only to toss and turn when I finally get the chance to sleep.
- You spent a little too much time reading Mommy blogs on the internet. But, certainly I need to know the 10 potential hazards hidden in your baby’s room.
**Bonus: You are pregnant!
Yes, this is the main reason for why I have been embracing the naps lately. Good Papa, W and I will be expecting a new addition to our family this October. We are so excited, but I know naps will soon be a distant memory. I figure I better enjoy them while I can!
So, do you like taking naps or no? Let me know in the comment section below!
Congratulations!!! (Phew, so I didn’t know already!) That is so exciting! I remember embracing the nap too when I was expecting my second. You need your rest!![My Profile](http://thegoodmama.org/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheart.gif)
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YAY!!! So excited for you! Great way to announce it too! I can’t wait to read about your journey…I will live vicariously through yoU!!!![My Profile](http://thegoodmama.org/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheart.gif)
Kristen recently posted…Mourning the End of the Baby Phase
You already know this since you are my daughter but I nap almost every day. I always have and always plan to. I used to have to sleep for at least a half hour before I felt better, but after years of practice, I feel better if I fall asleep only for a minute or two. I sleep great at night too. I guess it’s a talent, haha.
Whoo hoo about the new baby. Take naps now, they are hard to get with two. W looks adorable as always. I don’t know how you always manage to get just the right pic of him to go with your captions!
Oh, I actually NEVER need a nap when the grandkids are visiting!
WOOHOO!!! Congrats!!!!!! I hope you’re feeling well!!
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How exciting! Congratulations. Naps are great! If I’m completely exhausted and my husband is home I will try to take one.![My Profile](http://thegoodmama.org/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheart.gif)
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I saw the announcement the other day, but haven’t said congratulations yet. CONGRATULATIONS! So exciting!! And yeah, take all the naps you can. The first part of pregnancy is exhausting.![My Profile](http://thegoodmama.org/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheart.gif)
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Oh, congrats! That is the best reason of all to nap!![My Profile](http://thegoodmama.org/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheart.gif)
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These are PERFECT! I could relate to every single one of these, thank you so much! This deserves a pin on my Pinterest board! (:![My Profile](http://thegoodmama.org/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheart.gif)
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Yep, No 9 🙁
I believe in these studies 🙂 Nap time is a blessed time!
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Oh my gosh!!! Congratulations!!!! I am so behind.. I just saw this since I was reading the toddler brain booster post! YAY!!!!![My Profile](http://thegoodmama.org/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheart.gif)
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