Nap-time, Then and Now

Nap-time then:
A peaceful, blissful, much anticipated 2 hours of quiet during which I can be productive and get things done...ok, let's get real...I usually just relax, read, watch TV, and if I am lucky take a nap myself. It is my favorite time of day! Aren't they cute when they sleep?

Nap-time now:
A hectic, crazy, dreaded 2 hours in the afternoon during which I bribe, force, plead, and beg Nathan to stay in his bed so that I can have some peace and quiet. I know that he is getting old enough to not need a nap...BUT I NEED HIM TO NAP!!! I know, I sound selfish...but I am! I need that break to recuperate and have the energy to tackle the rest of the day. I just can't give that up yet. Nathan's nap-time agenda includes jumping on his bed, playing with Travis who is trying to sleep, putting underwear on his head, coming out of his room and running around the house, and kicking his walls.

How am I going to survive the summer without a break in my day? Sigh, goodbye peaceful afternoons, sigh again bring on the crazy non-stop days of summer.