My oldest daughter got off her naps about 6 months ago because I found she was staying up until 10:30pm or 11pm every night after having a nap.  She would yell “Momeeeee”, “I don’t want to go to sleep”, “I want OUT!!!!”, and so on.  I said, forget this and omitted the nap.  Since then she goes to bed at 7 or 7:30pm and is out like a light until 7:30 or 8am.  Needless to say, it makes my day very busy because you constantly have to think of different crafts, games, puzzles, activites, outdoor play, etc to keep them occupied.  However, by late afternoon she becomes very cranky because she is tired.

Recently, Natara came down with a fever and I told her that she had to have a nap because it would help her feel better.  Now she is better and she is telling her daddy she goes for a nap, she goes willingly.  Thank you Lord!!!

I put both kids down and I am able to go on the computer, put my feet up, watch my taped soap operas, or just listen to calm silence.  Its fantastic.  I just hope this stays because now that I have a taste of it….I want more.

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