Life in the Farm: Really, REALLY for real

I know, I know, I've said this before, but it is FOR REAL this time. Sasha is no longer napping. And I'm documenting it so when I am asked "When do kids stop napping?" I can remember our long and drawn out march to no-nap land. While Sasha most likely would fall asleep every afternoon, I can't let her anymore because it creates a girl who just can't get to sleep at night. She usually doesn't nap on the weekends, because Nate always does fun things with her on Saturdays (like washing the car! getting an oil change! other car related activities!) and on Sundays our church goes until late into the afternoon, so by the time we are home it is way too late to even consider a nap for her.

So by Monday, she is usually ready for an afternoon siesta. This Monday was no exception, so she slept for 1.5 hours, and I woke her up at 3:00. I went out with a friend that night and when I came back, she was still awake and Nate was cursing me for allowing her to sleep that afternoon. I think she fell asleep around 11 that night. Thus began our week of me no longer allowing naps. Not that she complains or anything! For the rest of this week, she has fallen asleep between 8 and 8:30, which feels a bit more appropriate for a 4 year old! :) But the problem for me is that I now need to find two extra hours of patience in me, while we hang out at home and Lexi naps to her heart's content. And no, I can't put Sasha in her room for room time. Tried that. She falls asleep. My best strategy is to have a friend over. They play dress up and "Mommy and Baby" to their heart's delight. This is all going to be a moot point on September 12, when she starts school in the afternoons. Until then, anyone with a four year old who wants to come over and play, give me a call! Who wouldn't want to play with this adorable gal?

Edited to add: I wrote this post this morning. That was before Sasha got up way too early and then got very tired at the splash park. I caved and she napped this afternoon.