Rest Time

Months ago Everett gave up naps. I initially tried to have him lay down and every once in a blue moon, he'd fall asleep. However he wouldn't sleep as well at night when he did nap. So now we have just moved to complete "rest time" where he never sleeps, but does have some down time. During his hour of alone time he gets to watch a video and play on his own. During that time I eat lunch, clean the kitchen, and prepare dinner.
Then we spend time together.

 

Everett usually asks me if we can do a project together. If I was on top of things I would already have a creative project in mind with all the supplies necessary. However, it usually ends up with me grabbing some construction paper and markers and random stickers. He doesn't seem to mind! Today though he requested I get out the bean bin.


Then after Hampton's nap, the boys got to split a special pumpkin cookie. 

And Hampton and Eleanor explored the bean bin! 

I know I will miss this special time with Everett one day soon when he is off at "big school." For now, I cherish the one-on-one time we have together.