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7QT: who wants someone to see them in that fine moment?

March 20, 2015 By Jenna 6 Comments

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This week has been a rough one in the sleep department. Not only is Theo sleeping like a baby (in the true sense of the word…), the other kids are sleeping like babies as well. Night terrors, nightmares, requests for snacks and drinks, diaper blowouts, you name it. Everyone has a reason to be awake these nights.

So, you can imagine the level of exhaustion I am feeling. I know I’m not alone. So, I was having one of those tired days yesterday – the kind of tired where you don’t trust yourself to even drive a car.

I had Ellen ready for a friend of mine and her mom to pick her up and take her to the library for story time. Because I was so tired, I told the kids we were going to watch TV until it was time for Ellen to go. They did, and I must have fallen asleep because the next thing I knew, my friend’s mom was standing over me making sure I was ok while I heard Theo hangry-screaming in the background.

Honestly, who wants someone to see them in that fine moment? Falling asleep while you’re supposed to be mothering, while your baby is crying, when you’re expecting company.

And, you’re wondering how they got in the house? Don’t worry. My 3-year-old took it upon herself to answer the door. Something we have talked about at length as being a huge no-no.

So, I’m thinking yesterday taught me humility. It also taught me that I need to prioritize sleep somehow. And Ellen needs another lecture (and a new lock) in the safety department.

So many people I told this story to were ready with a similar tale. So, thank you to all of you for making me feel normal. And thank you to my friends for taking Ellen out for the day. She clearly needs time away from this tired mama.

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  1. Pat says

    March 20, 2015 at 8:48 am

    I told you you weren’t the only one mama said.

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  2. Michelle @ needle and nest says

    March 20, 2015 at 10:20 am

    I feel ya, sister. I had many similar experiences after baby #3 arrived. It does get easier, I promise! The only thing that helped me at all was to sleep with the baby at night. Then at least I could just roll over and sleep while she nursed. xoxo

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  3. onecatholicmama says

    March 20, 2015 at 6:17 pm

    Yes….I think we all have those mothering moments! Just be thankful you daughter let your friend in and not some stranger!!

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  4. Efficient Momma says

    March 20, 2015 at 9:18 pm

    I can totally see how you fell asleep. Noah pretty much didn’t sleep for the first two months of Hailey’s life. She slept great…which kind of made it more frustrating because I expected to be up with her…not the toddler.

    Hope you guys get some sleep soon! I know how exhausting it is and how much the lack of sleep can creep into every other aspect of your life.

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  5. K. Elizabeth @ YUMMommy says

    March 22, 2015 at 9:19 am

    There must be something in the water because my kids have reverted back to waking up during the night as well. It’s been almost three weeks now that I’ve been walking around in a semi-zombie state. When one kid goes to sleep the other wakes up. And it doesn’t help that my son has learned how to open the front door and will unlock it when he wants to go outside. We have to leave the alarm on 24/7 now.

    You are definitely not alone in this experience. Here’s to hoping that this week brings us all good sleep!!

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  6. Christie @ Everything to Someone says

    March 23, 2015 at 12:53 pm

    What’s a druzy? It’s sooooo pretty! DO WANT.

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