N – Nap Confusion
N – Nap Confusion
Mom: Time for a nap honey!
Moni: But I’m not sleepy! My eyes are just…blinking very slowly.
Mom: OK baby, no need to sleep. Just lie down and close your eyes for a bit, that’s enough.
Moni: That’s how you trick me into sleeping every time Mumma! You say “just rest,” and then bam! I wake up and it’s tomorrow. Why did you do this to me?
Mom: It’s only for a little while. You’ll feel better, energetic, and can do more action in life.
Moni: I feel fine! My legs are still running inside my brain. See? [moving the legs]
Mom: Sweetheart, everyone needs a nap. Even superheroes nap or; else how will they save people with energy and action?
Moni: Superheroes don’t have moms telling them to lie down during a mission!
Mom: Are you on a mission right now? You are gearing up by taking the required rest to get ready for a mission.
Moni: Yes, I am! I was building a rocket out of pillows, and now the astronauts are all waiting for me! What should I say to them now? The mission will get delayed because of my sleep.
Mom: Well, even astronauts have to take space naps.
Moni: Then I want a space nap! On the couch! With cookies.
Mom: That’s not how naps work. (Artificial angry face)
Moni: Then I’m not sleepy. Plz, understand Mumma!
Mom: You’re yawning every five seconds. Look at you, and you are still arguing you are not sleepy.
Moni: That’s not yawning. That’s…mouth stretching.
Mom: Come on, one tiny nap. (With a caring smile on the face)
Moni: Fine. But if I dream about broccoli again, I’m blaming you.
Mumma Gently kissed Moni’s forehead…. “Sweet Dream Baby!” Moni smiled and hugged Mumma and her rocket landed in the dreamland.
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“That’s not yawning. That’s… mouth stretching,” had me laughing out loud. Moni’s imaginative excuses are hilarious and endearing. The playful banter between mother and daughter perfectly captures the bedtime negotiations many parents experience. I’m not a parent but this was nostalgic for me as it reminded me of my childhood days and such banters with my parents
Another fun conversation between son and mom! You capture the emotions so well in your banter. Kudos!
That was a sweet and fun read. I loved the excuses Moni made; full of imagination and innocence.