7 Stages of Nap Time for the Stay-at-Home Mom

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When you’re a stay-at-home mom, your day is often split into two main parts: pre-nap chaos and post-nap bliss. Nap time is that rare moment of peace where you can finally catch your breath—if only for a brief hour or two. Here are the seven stages of nap time that every stay-at-home mom knows all too well.

1. Sweet Relief. Your little one is finally tucked away in bed, and the lights are dimmed. You’ve armed him with the world’s largest sippy cup, capable of holding five gallons of water, so hopefully, “wa-wa” won’t be a request anytime soon. Plus, with 61 pacifiers, there’s a decent chance he’ll stay quiet for a while.
2. Total Collapse. You just need to collapse on the couch for a moment and scroll through your phone. You’ll get to the dishes and laundry… eventually.
3. Hanger Alert (45 minutes in). In the middle of your social media scroll, it dawns on you: you forgot to eat lunch. Oops.
4. Ouch. That lunch was a bit too much. Time for a quick lie-down before tackling the kitchen, laundry, and dinner prep.
5. Internet Black Hole. Next thing you know, an hour has vanished as you dive into the latest drama online—maybe it’s about a kid who got arrested for bringing a clock to school. Then you find yourself browsing “entryway solutions” on West Elm and remember, “I need to order some diapers.”
6. Thar She Blows. You hear that first cry from the kid’s room, and you spring up like a rabbit sensing danger. You sit still, praying he’ll settle back to sleep so you can finally clean the kitchen, fold the laundry, and prep dinner.
7. Frenzy Mode. You scramble to wash a few dishes at lightning speed, tossing clothes into drawers without folding them. Dinner? Well, you’re now faced with full-on toddler tantrums. Time for takeout burgers!

And just like that, nap time is over. The kitchen remains a mess, and the socks are still half-stuffed in the dresser. But hey, there’s always tomorrow to get it right!

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Summary

Nap time for stay-at-home moms is a rollercoaster of emotions—from relief and exhaustion to chaotic last-minute attempts to get things done. It’s a blend of quiet moments and unexpected challenges, all while navigating the joys and trials of parenting.