Mommy time nap poll

MissDemeanor · July 2014

I was going to post this before I saw the other two polls, but now we have a theme....

Imagine LO is finally down for a nap. Is it...

spicysurro · July 2014

It just depends on the day. Usually its shower or nap time and cleaning happens once she is down for the night.

Flyingtoast · July 2014

I can't pick more then one option. Something productive followed by Me time. Sometimes the productive thing is washing my hair though, or working on LOs new toy

cauliflowereyes · July 2014

About 80% of the time, baby nap time is Mama time. I have "Hello!" magazine (Prince George turned 1, awwww!) and a coffee ready to go, woo!!!!

If it's not mama time, it's tidy-up or dinner prep time usually. Or maybe garden time. I like garden time. Too bad my cat is leaving mouse halves everywhere for me though. :-(

shellbell3845 · July 2014

I try to split it. Afternoon is mama time, complete with snacks. Morning nap I try to do some housework or whatnot. I've discovered LO likes watching me in the kitchen or whatever, so I save that stuff for when he's awake. Moty.

Firefly9 · July 2014

All of the above, depending on the day. If it's the weekend and BOTH boys are down for a nap, it's ST.

mfou1115 · July 2014

When it was just one kid, Mama time during one nap. TV, coffee, snacks, relax time. The next nap I would do pick up.

Now with 2 under 2, they are not on the same nap schedule so when the 18 month old goes down, I run around the house picking up, doing dishes, meal prep, laundry etc. If I am really lucky and the baby sleeps during DS' nap, I will chill out for a short time.

Right now, the big one is watching Mickey Mouse, the baby is trying to fall asleep and I am sitting at the table on the computer.

Sscarolynedvx · July 2014

I chose mama nap time but I usually do other thing like dishes and eat... and TB while laying down after LO falls asleep.

MissDemeanor · July 2014

mfou1115 said:

When it was just one kid, Mama time during one nap. TV, coffee, snacks, relax time. The next nap I would do pick up.

Now with 2 under 2, they are not on the same nap schedule so when the 18 month old goes down, I run around the house picking up, doing dishes, meal prep, laundry etc. If I am really lucky and the baby sleeps during DS' nap, I will chill out for a short time.

Right now, the big one is watching Mickey Mouse, the baby is trying to fall asleep and I am sitting at the table on the computer.

Last night in the MOTN I was feeding LO and realized I've developed a whole new level of respect for you, and all STM+. I was so tired and thinking "hopefully when LO has his morning nap I can sleep too". And then I realized if I had two that would NEVER happen!

Shit! You work hard ladies!

MissDemeanor · July 2014

I started this poll after having big nap time plans. Instead I held him for 20 minutes, switched the laundry and caught up on the random thread. And then he was up. If I lay down with him he'll often sleep 2+ hours! otherwise it's about 45 minutes max

mfou1115 · July 2014

MissDemeanor said:

mfou1115 said:

When it was just one kid, Mama time during one nap. TV, coffee, snacks, relax time. The next nap I would do pick up.

Now with 2 under 2, they are not on the same nap schedule so when the 18 month old goes down, I run around the house picking up, doing dishes, meal prep, laundry etc. If I am really lucky and the baby sleeps during DS' nap, I will chill out for a short time.

Right now, the big one is watching Mickey Mouse, the baby is trying to fall asleep and I am sitting at the table on the computer.

Last night in the MOTN I was feeding LO and realized I've developed a whole new level of respect for you, and all STM+. I was so tired and thinking "hopefully when LO has his morning nap I can sleep too". And then I realized if I had two that would NEVER happen!

Shit! You work hard ladies!

LOL!! Thanks!

Its funny, after having #1, I looked back at life "pre-baby" and wondered what I did with all of my time and now I look back to "just #1" and think the same thing. I guess thats just life evolving! lol

I wish that I could nap though. I can never do the mid day nap thing, I wake up more groggy and miserable than if I just powered through being tired. I will say though, I have been blessed with excellent sleepers, so I give all of you MOTN Mama's HUGE props. I couldnt function working full time with two kids if they werent sleeping through the night.

djtippietoes · July 2014

Either mama nap time or cleaning/coffee time.

SuzyQq02 · July 2014

I need a silent snowflake option...

Once I went back to work and up until VERY recently, the only way she'd nap for any length of time on weekends was if she was moving. So during her naps, I was either a) driving the car or b) pushing the stroller. We've gotten a precious few crib or swing naps lately, which have all been spent doing stuff around the house and/or entertaining company.

After she goes down for the night, it's run around and get ready for the next day for a bit and then collapse on the couch for about 45 minutes before bed. The mommy life is glam. ;-)

MissDemeanor · July 2014

broccolisgirl said:

Update: the ice cream sandwich did, in fact, pair nicely with my diet coke.

@broccolisgirl All I've got is a Fudgesicle and regular coke. Does that work?

LetoileDuNord · July 2014

I just do whatever is the most pressing.

If he goes back to sleep in the early AM, I'll try to sleep. If I haven't showered in three days and dry shampoo just won't cut it any longer, I'll shower. If I just need to do something nice for myself, I'll have some Mama time.

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