Just being able to knock out for 5 minutes when I get home from work can completely re-energize me for the rest of the evening. Typically, on the days that I work, the Husband works right after. So, how in the world am I going to get that quick nap I need, while I have the kids to myself?
The recipe calls for a few of the parenting "no-no's", some technology, and some type of reverse psychology.
These are the steps I took this afternoon after I came home and gave them a ton of fun, laughter and love. First, I put on the TV. Nick JR so at least it's educational. I made sure they had food and drink. I told my 4 year old son he can play with his Nintendo DS, or Angry Birds on my phone if he wishes. Then I took my 21 month old daughter into my bed and proceeded to cuddle her until she just couldn't take it anymore and whined and complained to get away. Normally, my daughter is quite the cuddle bug. However, that's when it is on HER terms. I cuddled her so much she got extremely annoyed with me and left the room.... she was so annoyed she left me alone long enough to catch my quick nap.
Feeling a new energy bubbling up inside me and feeling like I can easily tackle the rest of the day I woke up and went about everything as usual. No yelling, no door closing, no whining.
Happy family, rested Mama.
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