Adorable Handwritten Sign by Daughter Interrupts First Nap in Years: A Tender Tale

Noah Silverbrook

Updated Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

A recent post on Reddit has captured the hearts of many, showing an endearing moment between a mother, her daughter, and the first nap the daughter has taken in years. The image depicts a white wooden door with a silver-colored handle. Hanging from the handle is an orange irregularly-shaped sign made of paper, attached by an orange ribbon that loops around the door handle. The sign is written in a child's handwriting using black and red markers. The text humorously reads:

"Stop!

theer is some

Naping?"

This charming message suggests that someone, presumably the daughter, is sleeping behind the door and requests not to be disturbed. Although the spelling and grammar indicate that it was written by a young child, the sentiment behind it is crystal clear.

The Reddit community responded with a mix of humor and empathy. One user commented, "Damn, your wife’s handwriting and grammar s***," while another humorously noted, "Wait until she’s a teenager." The playful misspellings in the sign also caught attention, leading someone to quip, "Stop! theer is stomone naping."

Other parents shared their own experiences with their children's napping habits. One user was in disbelief, saying, "I’m sorry…your six-year-old naps… WILLINGLY?? I need to know the secret to this magic." Another parent chimed in with, "That’s cute. My son is 5 and I wake him for school every morning. He’s told me several times he doesn’t want me to interrupt him while he’s sleeping 🤣."

The humorous side of the post continued with comments like, "That stop sign has signs of severe sleep deprivation" and "I ❤ the actual attempt to cut the shape of a stop sign 🥰." The child's effort to create a "do not disturb" sign resonated with many, with one user saying, "That’s really cute she wrote that. Lol. Her own 'do not disturb' sign."

The post even sparked a bit of nostalgia and humor about parenthood. One user joked, "In my experience, the moment the priest pronounces her a wife, a woman gains two supernatural powers: 1) A special sixth sense that can detect when somebody is napping nearby; and 2) An irresistible urge to enter that room and do random s*** like peruse dresser drawers or vacuum the carpet."

Overall, this Reddit post is a delightful snapshot of family life, highlighting the innocence and creativity of children. The adorable sign, despite its spelling errors, perfectly captures the essence of a child's attempt to communicate and protect their precious nap time.

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Top Comments from Reddit

curiously_curious3

Damn, your wife’s handwriting and grammar s***

beezus317

btw my daughter's 6 and hasn't mastered spelling

gokartmozart89

Wait until she’s a teenager. 

imagicnation-station

Stop! theer is stomone naping.

The_Law_of_Pizza

In my experience, the moment the priest pronounces her a wife, a woman gains two supernatural powers: 1) A special sixth sense that can detect when somebody is napping nearby; and 2) An irresistible urge to enter that room and do random s*** like peruse dresser drawers or vacuum the carpet.

samosa4me

That’s cute. My son is 5 and I wake him for school every morning. He’s told me several times he doesn’t want me to interrupt him while he’s sleeping 🤣

DaClems

Stop theer is stomeone naping

DOnTraining

I’m sorry…your six year old naps… WILLINGLY?? I need to know the secret to this magic.

Squirrelnut99

I ❤ the actual attempt to cut the shape of a stop sign 🥰

Oolie84

Did your wife finish elementary school? Holy f***!

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