However, after my first lesson today, Chance was still awake (probably because of the gigantic poop in his pull-up… GROSS!).  

Here was our conversation after I changed his pants:

Chance: Mommy… I’m awake now. No more nap.

Me: Oh no, honey… you’ve only been up here for an hour and I know you haven’t slept.

Chance:  But I’m awake. No nap.  Please!

Me:  I need you to sleep because you’ll be grumpy later if you don’t.

Chance:  *tears starting* I’m not grumpy. I’m awake.

Me:  Mommy still has lessons to teach.  You need to sleep.

Chance: *tears*

Me:  If I give you some Veggie Chips and water, will you go to sleep afterwards?

Chance:  *tears stop* Yes.

So, that’s what I did.  A small cup of chips and sippy of water helps me get on with my day. 

I can hear him crunching away in his room right now.

What have you resorted to in order to get your child to nap???