I miss my naps!

[carolyn]

I think John is trying to give up his nap!  This week he has taken a nap every other day. The rest of the time, including this afternoon, he has played in his room.  I don't mind too much, at least he is playing quietly and, for the most part, staying in his room.  But I really miss the 3 hour naps.

How old were your toddlers/preschoolers when they gave up naps for good? and what did you do?

[M&M's Ima]

My two year old sometimes chatters for an hour or two in his crib instead of falling asleep. He still needs a nap though, I think. He's irritable in the afternoon without one. What should I do? Is this normal? Is he trying to fall asleep, or resisting it?

[Lana]

Ewan has not had a nap for the last two days :shock: .  I really hope it is not a sign of things to come as I really enjoy the down time as well.  He has done this a few times before and we always jsut stick to the routine and then even if he doesn't sleep he is having quiet time in his room.