Naptime Conquered

DS is two. Period. That explains why we are having issues with naptime, right??? No other reasons needed. TWO! That is the issue! And for weeks we have been pleading and fighting and screaming and crying about naptime, both of us! Trust me! Its a stressful situation and I was about to pull all my hair out just to get him to take a nap that he DESPERATELY needs! Trust me the kids EXHAUSTED! But no....all I hear is "NO Night-night!!!!" "No Nap!" "NOOOO PLEEEAASSEEEE!!!!!!" And I had about given up...when in some bright light of inspiration I came up with a brilliant idea.....REST TIME! No nap, no night-night, REST TIME. I convinced him to SIT on his bed, he could have the door open, he could play with his toys, he could even have some music on quietly but there is NO getting up and NO talking. The first day he got up 2 times and I scooted him back in and told him that "No, we dont get out of bed during REST time!' I told him to sit quietly for "5 minutes" ummm good thing 2 year olds cant tell time! Day one he sat for "5 minutes" which was actually about 20. I only went in 3 times (twice cuz he got out of bed, once cuz he was singing the ABCs at full strength). Day two I went in ONCE to tell him to quit talking....went back in 5 minutes later and he was ZONKED OUT!!!! Day 3 ZONKED OUT within 10 minutes (which he still believes is only 5...but I dont feel bad about this little fib!) And the key to this is when he wakes up I go ON AND ON about how he "ACCIDENTALLY" fell asleep during "REST TIME" he thinks its funny and has NO problem going in there everyday to sit and "REST" I am FINALLY getting some much needed peace and quiet (even if he doesnt fall asleep, he still stays relatively quiet for 20 minutes) Its a miracle!!! And I am thankful that we are not fighting about naps!!