I like when nighttime rolls around. First of all, I’ve always been a night owl so that is a plus. But nighttime is also the time my son, an almost-2-year-old falls asleep. Finally, when he lays his little head down and goes off to sleepy land I can get stuff done!
I load the laundry, vaccuum the house, put away clothes and toys, empty and refill the trashcans and take my shower. Since I have so much energy in the nighttime it does not end there. I write my research papers for school and sometimes make food for the next day. I marinate the chicken, chop the fruits or cook something to warm up in the morning when I’m so groggy.
The house needs to be maintained and if doing so while my son is asleep is the way to go, that is the route I will take. It’s convenient and both parties win. The good thing is toddlers tend to sleep at least 10 hours so I still can get some sleep in until he wakes up. Then I can take a nap with him later in the day. 