When my kids were little, I answered a lot of emails from the car while they finished their naps. I’d work on my business or think through everything I needed to do.
I valued being productive, and having my day interrupted over and over was hard for me. That’s honestly where I was. Motherhood has been beautiful and very refining for me.
Eventually, I started enjoying those car naps enough that I’d be disappointed when they ended.
I still enjoy working and managing our life. If I were back in those days, I’d also leave more room to create and explore. Look at the clouds. Think about photos I wanted to take. Write down an idea and see where it went.
9 things to do during a car nap
If you’re parked with a sleeping child, here are 9 things you could do while you wait:
- Find recipes on Pinterest that you’re excited to make.
- Update your budget, especially if you’ve been putting it off.
- Text a friend back, or call if your child will sleep through it.
- Read a book, a blog post, or something you’ve wanted to learn about.
- Pray or listen to worship music.
- Write down something you want to make, try, or photograph.
- Plan a family picnic or a walk with hot coffees.
- Answer an email or work through an idea for your business.
- Put your phone down. Watch the clouds and enjoy the sun coming through the windows.
Making room for rest
You know your kids and whether it makes sense to take them inside. When you do stay in the car, I hope you find something to enjoy there.
Over time, I’ve learned to rest. Sometimes chronic illness still forces that pause, and I’m still learning to enjoy it. I want to get better at choosing rest, too. 🤍
