Nap-Time Isn’t Just for Chores: How I Carve Out Creative Moments as a Mom of Two

If you're a mom, you know that silence is sacred. And in a house with two littles? Nap-time is the most sacred of all.

The laundry might be waiting. The kitchen is probably a mess. Your phone is whispering just scroll a little… and your brain is saying be productive.

But what if you used those rare quiet minutes for something else?

Not for catching up.
Not for cleaning.
But for reconnecting—with you.

This is how I started choosing art instead of chores. Not because everything else was done—but because I mattered too.

Choosing Art Is Productive—It’s Emotional Maintenance

You don’t need to justify your creativity. It’s not extra. It’s essential.

Guilt whispers lies—your joy matters

I used to feel guilty for choosing to draw during nap time. The dishes were still there. The to-do list was still long. But what shifted? I realized how much better I showed up as a mom after even 20 minutes of drawing.

“When I fill my own cup, I can fill theirs too.”

Laundry can wait—but your spark can’t

My toddler actually loves “helping” with chores. So I save them for when the kids are awake. The mess gets cleaned—slower, sure—but together. That gives me permission to protect my quiet moments for me.

Creativity regulates my mood

I once went weeks without drawing. The fog rolled in. I was snapping more, smiling less. My husband noticed before I did: “You need to go upstairs and draw a little.” He was right.

Creativity isn’t indulgent—it’s how we stay whole.

Rituals (Not Routines) Help Creativity Fit Your Life

You don’t need hours of uninterrupted time. You need small, repeatable rhythms that feel good in your body.

My nap-time ritual is sacred

Even if it’s just one sketch, one flower, one doodle—I choose art during that short nap window. Some days I color. Some days I just list ideas in my notes app. But I always show up for myself.

Trello + voice notes = my creative sidekicks

I use Trello to track small project pieces: “Ideas → Sketch → Color → Done.” I record voice notes while folding laundry. These tiny decisions make art feel doable—even in five-minute blocks.

Art becomes rest when it’s for you

You’re not creating to produce. You’re creating to breathe. To remember you have a hand, a heart, a voice outside of motherhood. That is rest.

Rest isn’t always stillness. Sometimes it’s drawing something that makes your heart exhale.

You Can Be Present and Pursue Your Passion

You’re not choosing between being a “good mom” or a creative. You’re becoming the kind of mom who shows her kids what following your joy looks like.

Imperfect art is better than perfect resentment

Not drawing made me resentful. Not because my kids did anything wrong—but because I had buried a part of myself. Even five minutes a day changes that.

Your kids will remember watching you light up

One time, my son asked me to draw a blue tiger with him. His giggle when I finished it? Pure magic. That became a full collection. Co-creation is powerful when we let it be playful.

You’re paving a path—for them and for you

You’re not selfish for choosing art. You’re modeling creativity, courage, and care. That’s a legacy.

You can be both artist and mother. In fact, they make each other stronger.

Ready to Start Creating During Nap-Time?

If you’ve got 30 minutes, you’ve got time to make a pattern.
Even with little ones underfoot. Even if the kitchen’s messy.

That’s why I created a free seamless pattern course:

🎨 Bite-sized lessons you can pause anytime
🕒 Designed for nap-time wins and slow mornings
🌟 Zero pressure—just joy and gentle progress

👉 [Sign up for the free course here.]

You don’t have to do it all.
You just have to start—one tiny moment at a time.
Even today.