I really do miss nap time in a lot of different ways. I miss taking them myself, but I really miss them most when the kids stop taking them. I don't remember exactly when Avery stopped taking naps, but I think it was somewhere around 2-3. Brady stopped napping when he turned 2. I remember it very clearly because I just couldn't believe it. That was the hardest thing for me to accept, a two year old that wouldn't nap. Even after the boys stopped actually sleeping, they would just lay in their beds quietly (or not quietly) for a little while. When Brady stopped napping, I had a four year old and two year old, so I definitely needed that little bit of time to myself. Well, I'm afraid that we are approaching no nap time with Chloe. She's always been a really good sleeper, but lately she's not napping as much. Just a few months ago, she would sleep 3-4 hours easily during the day. I was hoping that she would nap until kindergarten!! :) Actually, the funny thing is that I'm not that bummed about no nap. I'll definitely miss it, but in some ways, it might make our day easier. The boys are not riding the bus anymore, so if she takes a nap, most likely, I would have to wake her up to drive to the school. It also makes getting errands done a little more difficult because I have to work around her nap. I guess there are definitely good and bad things about it. I think every time Chloe quits one phase, it's going to be hard just because I know it's the last time I'll go through it. It's so bittersweet.
I actually wrote this a couple of days ago, but I'm just now posting it. I missed her nap today for sure! The other day it didn't bother me too bad that she didn't nap. I guess it just depends on the day! Is it bed time yet?? :)
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I know what you mean. I have been thinking about what it will be like to not have any of the kids dressing up at Halloween.
Then I just think about my friends who would either love to have kids or have more kids than they have...
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