Where did he go?!
Today the only thing on my mind is sleep. So that’s the theme for the day. I mentioned yesterday that Boston was up all night and day screaming. (He doesn’t cry, he yells at the top of his lungs.) Well lucky for me, he did the exact same thing last night and this morning… and is still carrying on but has stopped long enough for me to blog. Oh wait, did I say lucky? I meant WTH!!! I hate that after kids get sick they think it’s ok to change their entire routine.
I’m now battling a migraine and poor Andrew isn’t in good shape either. We’ve got it sorted though. I had an epiphany in amidst all the screaming at 4am and he’s getting chucked in his sisters’ room while she bunks in with the boys for the next 2 weeks as we try and churn out the rest of his room renovation, finally. Coz you know…renovating with a bunch of kids around and no sleep is easy as pie… Wish me luck.
The sleep thing is frustrating for a few reasons.
1) I’m finally feeling tired like a regular person and it’s exciting to think that if I fall asleep before dawn I might be able to enjoy a morning. I want this really badly.
2) I am a terrible person when I’m sleep deprived.
3) I have no energy after being up all night. (Still working out though. )
4) In order to lose weight and for my body to recover from the exercise, I have to sleep to promote the growth hormone that restores muscle. Sleep is a key ingredient!
So now that I’ve written this (with a now screaming again kid on my lap) I’m going to go do more Mum stuff.
My challenge for today – get some sleep!
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as I often say ” I am sick and tired of being sick and tired”
Amen to that Penny!!
I do feel wary about having kids one day.. family always gush abt the miracles of babies n kids n how cute they are… but with them also comes the stress.. frustrations n tiredness..
hang in there.. =) i guess when he smiles his radiant smile at u.. it’ll wipe away all the tired moments…
I am so feeling your pain right now! My wee “darling” hasnt slept through the night in months (ok maybe once or twice but I’m so knackered I can’t actually remember it!) Hang in there though, as we both know there is a light at the end of this tunnel – might take a few years lol but they do sleep eventually…….and in the meantime – those in the know understand why we’re so damn cranky! (and if they don’t…..pfft!)
I’m in the same place on the sleep front. I am in bed exhausted at 7 writing this on my phone & knowing my 6 month year old will need resettling over and over… She lies next to me. My hubbie is kindly reading to the big girls tonight as I have used up all my patience today and need peace, quiet, alone time (which I sort if have – baby is sleeping right now x)
In 6 months I haven’t slept next to my hubbie or had more than 3 hours sleep in a row. Going to bed at 8 helps, but I’m still not getting restorative sleep. My scalp is dry with exhaustion and my body generally prone to viruses. This time shall pass, I know and trust. My husband and I still take a moment to hug, kiss, hold hands. Our love is syrong enough to this as a temporary situation and know we’ll look back on this baby stage with wistful thoughts of tenderness and forget the harder parts.
Wishing you sleep xxx
In s
Sorry for typos! Typing on my phone isn’t easy! Best wishes to you for rest & sleep xx
Good luck getting that sleep Chavah!
GoingKookies, Ahhh I love your fresh response hehe. It’s so true, parent’s do always gush about how wonderful children are and so cleverly forget to inform you of how much they actually torture you in ways you never knew a person could hehe. You sounds like you’ll be able to tackle it when the time is right though, I’m guessing you’re a good Aunty
Oh Mim
You’ve had so much on your plate lately too! I’m so sorry to hear you’re not getting the rest you need either. I hope last night went slightly better for you.
Sarah! I want to reachout and give you a HUGE hug right now. I understand. I don’t know what else to say expect that you are an amazing mother and wife and you have a beautiful attitude to match. xxx
Thanks Helen
I’m very fortunate that last night was a miracle and both my husband and I got to sleep in the same bed (would you believe!) and had enough sleep to wake up happy.
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