Naps are good.

There are not many things in this world that I would say are a vital necessity. Food, water, clothing, housing, a car, and money are among things I would always like to have. I've added naps to that list. Someone told me once that kids stop taking naps when they are about 4 or 5. I assumed they meant 4 or 5 years....not months. Let's see.... Claire is 2-1/2 and Ellie is 5 months. I struggle to get them both to take naps. I won't even be picky and ask that they nap at the same time (which would be really, really nice)...just a nap for each every day would be great. This morning Claire had preschool so it was assumed she would come home and collapse. But no. We got home from school at 12:15 and at 5 pm, she fell asleep in my lap while watching TV. Ellie? No nap. Just lays in her bed and cries.

Naps are good things. Ellie finally fell asleep. The house is quiet; even the dog is asleep (not a unique event). It's too late for me to nap, so I'm going to make iced tea, sit in my porch swing, and enjoy the cool breeze. Perhaps I'll read awhile and enjoy my treasured quiet time. I love being a mom.