Between Naps

There are a number of schools of thought when it comes to kids naps. I have to say, I am not an expert. At times my kids have been so overtired that they can't function without breaking into tears over what would normally be nothing to them. They have slept in inapproprite places because I have had to go somewhere and needed to take them with me. I have been in and out of nap routines many many times. For the most part, I have tried to maintain a good nap schedule using the book, "Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child" as my guide. But when my child's nap schedule does not fit into the greater good of the family, we have skipped it.

So, after 7 years, we are coming to the end of routine nap times with our kids. Simon is almost three now and he doesn't need one every day. The days that Simon takes his nap, it is a battle to get him to sleep, and then he is up late at night.  On the days that he doesn't have one, he is grouchy by dinner time. It is a tricky adjustment that involves quite a bit of patience on my part. We just have to get through this phase.

Some days, I know I am going to miss that time when I get to snuggle in bed with Simon. But I have to say, in many ways, I am looking forward to being able to get out and do things in the afternoons with the boys!