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Naps: Overrated, Right?
by Jamie Parker
Updated: Sep. 14, 2020
Originally Published: July 4, 2015
He’s started the classic sleepy wiggle, the boneless, snake-like dance that signals he’s ready for a nap. I attempt my best snake-charming techniques, but somehow, he always outsmarts me. So, I decide to take him to the store, knowing that by the time we return to the car, he’ll be sound asleep. My plan works perfectly, and as I gently lift his car seat, I start my stealthy approach to the front door. Suddenly, my neighbor, Jake, pulls up beside me and rolls down his window.
I pivot the car seat so he can see the sleeping baby and start waving my hands like a madwoman.
“He’s asleep, huh?!” Jake shouts cheerily.
And just like that, the baby stirs awake.
“Oh look! He’s up!”
Do you really want to chat now for ten minutes? Because I definitely don’t.
Once Jake drives off, I see my little one’s eyelids growing heavy again. Yes! I slip the keys into the door, open it slowly, and creak—
He stirs but keeps his eyes closed. Mental note: I need to grab some WD40 for that door.
Oh no. I forgot to let the dogs out before I left.
The furry rascals burst into the living room, barking their heads off. I try to hush them, explaining that the baby needs quiet time, but their response is a resounding “not interested” howl.
Now, my son’s wide awake, watching the chaos unfold. I must act fast, so I scoop him from the car seat and usher the dogs outside. His head snuggles into my shoulder, and he starts to drift again as I rock him gently.
But then, a loud knock shatters the peace.
I leap up and fling the creaky door open, fuming. The UPS driver is already in his truck, having left my package without a signature.
Knowing it’ll take more than a lullaby to get him back to sleep now, I plop down on the couch for a breastfeeding session. After about ten minutes of munching, my son is finally back in dreamland. I kick my feet up, lean back, and close my eyes. Maybe I’ll sneak in a nap too; I could use it.
As I begin to relax, the weight of the day lifting from my eyelids, we both jolt awake at the eerie music blaring from outside.
Not a masked killer with a chainsaw, but rather, the gardeners.
My son looks at me with a mischievous grin, weighing his options for sleep. With a thumbs down, he signals that his quick power nap has given him enough energy to power a small army, and any hopes of daytime sleep vanish.
Internally, I sigh and pour myself an iced coffee, pulling myself together. Naps are overrated anyway. There’s always tomorrow to try again!
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In summary, the quest for a peaceful nap is often thwarted by the unpredictabilities of daily life, from well-meaning neighbors to barking dogs. But hey, tomorrow offers another chance to try for that elusive nap!
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