So there's a wide range when it comes to naps. They start almost right out of the shoot, don't they? Your mom is counting on you napping as an infant so she can get something done during the day - like washing the dishes, preparing dinner or . . . taking a nap herself. I remember someone telling me "when he naps, you nap." Sage advice.
Remember "nap time" in kindergarten? We all had our little rugs and caught a few winks during the half day session. Jeez, we were only there for half a day and we needed a nap?
Or did the teacher need a mental health break?
When we visited our grandparents we always took an afternoon nap with them. Wonder how old they were at the time? I know they were retired so maybe late 60s?
I love naps. Most of my naps (since retirement) are not so much out of necessity but just simply because I can.
I can go anywhere from a quick "cat nap" to what I call "the coma nap." The one where you can feel yourself trying to wake up but can not. My eyelids feel like they are glued shut and try as I might, I can't open up those peepers.
What is up with that?
I've also had extremely realistic dreams while napping. I remember once I could have sworn Peter was standing right next to me, bending down to see if I was really asleep. I could feel his breath on my cheek. When I finally woke up he wasn't even in the house!
Have you ever taken a car nap? They're outstanding. I've taken them at the lakeshore, in a busy downtown parking lot and in my own driveway. They are particularly special in the spring when it's still too chilly to sit outside but in the car with the windows rolled up and the sun shining in? - boy howdy!
Timing can be crucial. Too early in the day and you might need a second which just makes you lazy. Too late in the afternoon is really going to mess up the good night's sleep you have planned.
Naps.
Where do you stand?
