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So it's the weekend...what are your plans? I'm babysitting my granddaughter ❤️ Let me know what your up to!

When my kids were all babies and toddlers I took nap time very seriously. We were a busy family and I also wanted them to grow up and prioritize alone time and rest. I lived for those 2 hours a day when everyone was quiet and I was usually napping with the littlest. Anything could get done when the kids were awake, but my reset came during those 2 hours. I love to sleep. Always have. I was the teenager who would get up at 5 pm and stay up till 5am. As an adult I find my most creative time is after midnight. I am a night owl true and true. Being a night owl is not really conducive to work or family. As a busy teacher I needed my sleep and hated when the clock would keep reminding me to go to bed. I had to also parent and getting up with the kids at 6am is extra hard when you go to bed at 1. So I adjusted my natural rhythm for both my job and family,but try to get those late nights every chance I get. My kids would probably tell you sleep is my favorite pastime. I sleep to avoid stress and can sleep for 15 hours if I'm in a bad stress cycle. Since my youngest is 17, I can indulge a lot more but often wonder how healthy this is. I suppose I could be doing worse for stress management, but I could also be doing better. My kids don't care if I sleep, but I often feel guilty that I am somehow seen as lazy. (Even though no one has said that). All they care mostly about is if I'm ok and can give them money..🤣. Anyone else use sleep as a stress management tool? It's actually just avoidance. It's not a good tool and when we feel the need to sleep we need to get outside and breathe. I'm going to actively try to use outside time as a replacement tool and see how it works. One day at a time 💖

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