Beware the late afternoon nap, especially one from a child
who has not reliably taken naps since she was two; for the late afternoon nap
means a groggy and unhappy child upon awakening. She may only talk in frowns and groans for an hour and then veto
to all possibilities for supper.
So you put her into the bath early, because Adeline is fussing for her
bath and baths now make both girls happy.
Only your unhappy child fusses that there are eggs in her water, and
your husband pats you on the back with a “Well, I thought it was a neat idea…”
Until! The unhappy child realizes there are treats in the eggs in the bath water, and you enjoy the evening’s first sounds of laughter from your little girl. They start as small chuckles and develop into big hilarious bouts as more and more foam sea animals emerge from their capsules. By bath’s end, your sweet, happy child is returned to you once more. Thank goodness for Easter egg bath!
