Once Upon A Time

On Thursday, I had a rare {possibly unheard of} moment for our house these days. It took me back in time and made me realize why I feel as if I never can complete a task. It reminded me of simpler days. It made me look forward to summer.

What was it you ask... Here's a peak.

Yes, that's right! At one point all four of my children were sleeping.

I'm not going to lie about it ~I've always loved my children's nap time and until this year made sure we were all home and settled for story time and an afternoon nap. I could always count on about two hours of quiet downtime. I was spoiled because Mary Frances was such a sleeper. She is among the rare bread who is willing to try to get the amount of sleep she {and probably all children} need. She napped right up until Kindergarten started. Because of school, I have had to get creative in getting a nap for my Walker, but we have made it work. This has probably been the hardest adjustment of the year ~ not being displaced from our home, not a new baby, but not napping.

Why do I love napping children ~ let me count the ways*~

1. They are so peaceful and angelic.

2. I could clean the house.

3. I could cook dinner.

4. I could sew.

5. I could do laundry.

6. I could accomplish a myriad of paperwork/computer tasks.

7. I could talk on the phone.

8. I could read.

9. I could even stretch out a take my own nap.

10. We all entered the witching hour refreshed.

* I realize how selfish all of these reasons are and therefore we made the transition as seamlessly as possible, but accomplishing any of the above tasks is a challenge.

Now when I have napping children I don't know what to do...