Wake Up Call

I knew it wasn't going to be a good day when I had to take a shower at 4am. Haleah was up with a fever and I had just finished nursing Rebekah. I tried to make a sleep bargain with David about who was going to go help Haleah. I was sooo tired. I told David that I would let him sleep later in the morning (and take the kids) if he let me sleep through the rest of the night. I told him that all I wanted in the morning was to shower before he left for work. At that point I thought I heard him say that I'd have to shower right then because he had to leave work early and I would have no time to shower. So, I was ticked, and hopped into the shower, fuming....

When I got out of the shower, Haleah was in our bed, and I knew that any more sleep was not an option. I learned later that David didn't tell me to shower right then. I just must've been out of my mind. Go figure!

Today, during the day, I swear that Rebekah didn't sleep any more than a 10 minute stretch at a time. I think she is testing me and trying to train me to hold her all day. (Did I mention that before)? That baby's endurance and determination to stay awake lasted all day long, until 8pm. And moreover, she soiled about 10 diapers and soiled through 3 outfits. It was totally gross, and seemed neverending.

David took the girls to a playground this morning with my niece, Gracyn. I thought it would be my time to "chill" and regroup, but Rebekah had other intentions. It was a useless day. Gracyn did help me get my flowers planted though, and I was grateful for that.

By dinnertime, Kaelah was super clingy and fussy. I didn't know what was wrong with her. It finally dawned on me to whip out the thermometer. She had a 101 temperature. I put her to bed early. And being that Haleah was up half the night last night with a fever, I now understand why the last day or so has been so hard for me with the kids' clinginess and fussiness. They were coming down with a bug! Poor sweet ones...

I have prepped the kitchen for breakfast and have David's lunch, etc., ready to go for the morning, as he does have to leave early tomorrow....I hope this will be a jump start to a better day than today.