Lullabies and the power of self discipline

I have a challenge for any readers to try. Set aside an hour, find a darkened, quiet room and lay down with a cozy blanket. During this hour you can't talk, need to lay relatively still, and listen to a soothing lullaby.

Oh, and don't fall asleep.

Because that's what some of the three and four year olds' at school accomplish, and when you think about it in that context it's sort of impressive. Now granted some of them are still awake after an hour because they weren't actually laying still and trying to sleep....but usually at this time of the year they're all pretty well used to the routine. Still, it takes a lot of self control and discipline to lay quietly for a hour with nothing to distract your mind.

I have to say that filling in for another staff member in the nap room has made for quite a relaxing hour. Now if only I could be the one who gets to fall asleep.....