I’m a big believer that if a kid *really* doesn’t want to do something, and it’s *really* not that important, you should give them a fun out that leaves the ball in their court.
Like today, when my kid *really* didn’t want to take a nap.
LOL.
Seriously. Are all parents as lucky as me?
Dan Pearce, Single Dad Laughing
PS. It’s totally not as easy as it looks. Try staring straight at one object and not blinking for an entire minute, with something huge like no naps on the line.
Noah Is too cute!
I just found your site! You have a loyal follower :) You two have a BEAUTIFUL bond and it's so inspiring to see a parent love their child so much. I'm a mom to two very little boys. The days are certainly long but you've reminded me about the importance of giggles!
Your son is so freaking cute. Also, you're an adorable father. I love you two <3
Awesome!!
I LOVE this little guy! I LOVE the unseen big guy as well! <3
Noah has the most beautiful eyes! And the most awesome dad :)
You are such a fun dad. :) Love it. And Noah is super cute.
Lucky boy!! He blinks - he has to nap. I blink & I've gotta be retrained! Seriously - that's some wonderful parenting.
You have the cutest kid ever!
He's so darn cute! (and I'd be blinking a LOT just to get to take a nap!)
This is awesome. He's a champ!
Oh my goodness, this kid is beyond adorable! Those little giggles. :D
I blinked 53 times lol
Way to go Noah!! I blinked several times just watching. Great parenting Dan, many could learn a lot from you.
And this is the problem with children. They don't appreciate napping. If my boss came to me and told me that I had to nap. I'm pretty sure I would do something inappropriate. :)
I did it with him! And I had the exact same urges to sort of giggle inwardly when he did!!!
You two just have the BEST fun!!
"pick your battles" best advice i ever got and you put it to practice in a great way
He DID it!! (What a cutie!)
Best post you have made in forever!! Not hating on your other posts, this one was just superior!
That was ADORABLE! You're such a great dad!!
Dan, You are an AWESOME dad!!
He way outlasted me!
Rock on, Noah!
I blinked for him.. where do I collect this nap??
Awesomeness!
LOL!
love it!
hehehehehehehe....you are so awesome and he is too cute!
Noah totally earned his NO NAP day!!!
I blinked at least 10 times just watching that. :-)
Can you seriously come give me parenting classes? My 4 year old daughter and I are in a pretty constant war of wills and, lets face it, you've got the touch. You are an awesome dad!
Haha I blinked like six times just because you said don't blink!!!
So cool! Way to go Noah!
*high fives Noah* And, now - I will take a nap for him :)
That's awesome sauce!
" Don't blink. Blink and you're dead. They are fast. Faster than you can believe. Don't turn your back. Don't look away. And don't blink. Good Luck. " - Doctor Who
@Wolfire Good to know that there's at least one other Whovian reading this blog;-)
Noah you Rock!
Such a cute little boy. He is lucky to have a dad like you. I used to have to spray 'Monster-be-Gone' in the closet and under the bed to get my little boy to take a nap. (Lysol, folks, works like a charm)
@modernmom23 - A lavender linen spray works too, something with a soothing, sleep inducing scent! :-)
@modernmom23 We used to get the dog to come do "monster checks" in all the little nooks and crannies (hide dog treats) because, you know, dogs can see the invisible ones ;-) Worked like a charm. He trusted the dog WAY more than he ever trusted one of us to tell him it was all clear
My son rocks at this game. We were traveling last weekend and he bet me that he could go without blinking until the next exit (7 miles). I lost (no...I wasn't driving). I couldn't make it more than 2 minutes because my eyes burned so bad. He made it well past the exit. Kids are strong-willed, ya know!
love it!
Way to go, Noah! Dan, you seem like a great dad!
This made me smile. Nice job Noah. That's what I call perseverance!
He is so stinkin cute! I am incredibly pro naps as a stay at home mom of a 3 year old, but I was totally cheering him on! You are a great dad!
I just had knee surgery and I've been stuck in the house... LOSING MY MIND! Thanks for sharing this giggle with all of us. I needed it! ^.^
Oops I blinked-time for a nap :)
Take a nap get some ice cream also works. But this also means he will pass out hours earlier than usual.