As adults, don’t you miss having a mandated nap time? Unless you live in an area where “siestas” are the norm, you might find yourself struggling to fit in some shut eye.
While many people miss the days of being required to take a nap, some kids want no part of it! But can they be blamed?
With so many toys to play with and places to explore, why would they want to lay somewhere and close their eyes? Time is precious, baby!
If you have a little one of your own, you know just how precious it is. With your young one sleeping safe and sound in their bed, you can finally have a bit of quiet time.
In addition, there are several reasons why your children should take naps. In a study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, they found that children who nap demonstrated higher levels of learning as well as enhanced memory.
Children are also better behaved after their naps because they aren’t as irritable and tired. Lastly, it might make them better nighttime sleepers!
Unfortunately, it’s likely your schedule doesn’t align with that of your children. One mother is finding this out as she attempts to get her one-year-older daughter, Sierra, to go to sleep.
In a short video, the mom enters her bedroom, where her daughter sleeps in a playpen by the bed, with the expectation of finding her sound asleep. Instead, little Sierra is wide awake!
She’s propped up on the siding of the playpen with her back facing the door.
When questioned by her mother, this cutie wasn’t going to give in without a discussion. Rather, she uses her childish charms to distract from the fact that she is, indeed, awake and playing with her toys.
Psst, the toys might be part of the reason why she’s not falling asleep!
When her mom asks her what she is doing, Sierra stands up (with the help of her hands) to answer. She smiles and excitedly ask where her father is.
“Aren’t you supposed to be sleeping?” her mother asks.
“Yeah!” Sierra answers.
“Okay, let’s see it,” her mother says.
As clueless as ever, Sierra puts her little index finger near her mouth.
“Ooooh,” she responds.
This little girl is learning the ropes fast!
When her mother says, “sleeping,” Sierra gasps and drops her jaw.
This is one of those moments where you do your best to keep a straight face but will undoubtedly struggle.
Her mother continues by saying that she should be sleeping. Of course, Sierra continues to play as if she has no idea what her mom is talking about.
“Did you forget?” her mom guides.
Sierra nods, certain this time. “Yeah!”
Then, her mom suggests she just sleep now.
True to form, Sierra lays her head on the edge of the playpen and pretends to sleep.
There’s no winning with this girl!
Her mom clarifies that she meant for her to lay down on the pillow. Again, Sierra looks astonished by the request. However, Sierra begins to laugh which causes her mother to laugh as well.
This is one of the cutest little parent-and-child face-offs that we’ve seen! You can see this adorable interaction below!
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