2.15.2016

Naps and Sh*t

Wes stopped napping at 18 months so I have really tried hard to keep the twins in the routine of napping or having quiet time. Some days they lay right down and go to sleep. Some days they don't seem very tired and I let them skip it (I know...they need consistency!) And then there are the days where I can tell that they are very tired and we play Russian Roulette. I put them in their room against their will and hope for the best. If I wait more than 20 minutes, knowing that they aren't asleep I may be in for a surprise...hence the Russian Roulette.
For some reason nap time has ALWAYS relaxed their bowels and left us with no naps or interrupted naps. For the past few months they have decided that playing in their shiz (or in their case...sometimes their sister's shiz) is more fun than napping.

So for all my fellow moms out there here are my tried and true steps for cleaning up a shitty situation:

Step 1: Throw those babies in the shower. Not a cold shower...this isn't a punishment. We are just going to start the cleaning/sanitizing process from the source and prevent further contamination.
Step 2: Open the door and windows. You want to start venting that room out ASAP to help with any dry-heaving.
Step 3: Gather up everything that you possibly can to throw in the washing machine (including shoes!) You want to get as much out of that room as fast as possible.
Step 4: Return to the room equipped with a Walmart bag and Clorox wipes. Start picking up, cleaning up and rubbing down everything, starting with the obvious places. Then move onto frequently touched surfaces that might have been contaminated that aren't showing signs such as door handles. Don't forget to check the wall behind the door and the actual door.
Step 5: Check everywhere you can think of...closets, inside drawers etc.
Step 6: Check the carpet for any wet spots because those 2 things usually go together.
Step 7: Spray the carpet with some kind of Oxy solution and let it sit.
Step 8: Wash your now-neglected children and get them out of the shower. Be sure to give your hands a good wash too.
Step 9: Sanitize any toys that are out with the clorox wipes.
Step 10: Take any sippy cups or snack cups down to the sink
Step 11: Worst for last in my opinion...start cleaning the carpet. The best way (confirmed by my carpet guy) Is to dab and wipe up as much as you can over and over before scrubbing the heck out of it.
Step 12: Wash your hands and get the heck out of there for a while.

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