As a parent, it is crucial to take breaks from your kids so that you don’t completely burn out. Kids are wonderful, but they are exhausting. They eat up all of your “me time”, and it is difficult to get things done. You often find yourself pulled in all different directions, and you need some time during the day to just catch your breath or catch up. For me, that time is naptime.
When my kids were little, naptime was much more confining. For instance, they both nursed to sleep, and then I would have a hard time escaping them. Most days, I would need to lay with them for the entirety of naptime. Looking back, I’m not sure how I was able to stand this, but at the time I didn’t mind. They were so little, and I knew that all too soon, they wouldn’t be anymore. I still love baby cuddles, but my kids are a bit older now.
I relish the freedom that comes with having some time for myself during their naps
I love my kids, but coffee and quiet time in the afternoons help make me a better mom
It allows me to reset and get a chance to focus on myself for a bit and what I need to do. This way, I can focus on them a bit better during the rest of the day. Because of these reasons, I will continue to ride this naptime train as long as I can.
