Naps are the BEST. Seriously, there is nothing better than a happily napping child. Who knew that you could accomplish so much in such a short period? The benefits of naps are almost endless. My favourites include:
- You can check your email.
- You can update your Facebook.
- You can make breakfast/lunch/dinner.
- You can catch up on The Bachelor.
- You can take a nap too.
- You can make that urgent phone call you’ve needed to make all morning.
- You can do 30 mins of home yoga.
- You can read a book.
- You can vacuum or clean up the house.
- You can fold that giant pile of laundry.
- You can write a blog post (like this one!).
- You can download the photos from your phone and back them up.
- You can give yourself a mani/pedi.
- You can bake cookies for afternoon tea.
- You can clean out your wardrobe.
- You can drink your coffee while it’s hot.
- You can take a long shower.
- You can use the bathroom uninterrupted.
- You can Skype a friend.
- You can do your hair and make up.
- You can shop online.
- You can eat a cupcake without sharing it.
- You can share a photo of them asleep on Instagram.
- You can play Candy Crush on your phone.
- You can unpack the dishwasher.
- You can meditate.
- You can clean all the crap you don’t need out of your handbag.
- You can sit down and do absolutely nothing.
And the two very best things about naps:
- Your child wakes up happy and smiley.
- The rest of the day is a breeze.
This article was first published on MommyNearest.