Thursday, June 18, 2009

There's alway nap time

Ok, this is more for me than anyone else.
When the kids wake up and it hurts to nurse. Crimson won't scoot over on the bed so Simeon can lay down too. When you are exhausted because Eliana wanted to stay awake for a whole hour in the middle of the night. When Jarrod leaves the water bottle out and the kids decide to see what would happen if they get the toilet paper wet. When you call Jarrod and gripe at him and instantly feel bad. When you are trying to get everyone dressed and you notice that Crimon is eating the candybar you told her to leave alone. When you are trying to make breakfast and Eliana is screaming because she's tired and for some reason believes that she can only fall asleep when you are holding her. When the kids are demanding to be fed and given their cups and the whole time you are thinking they are not going to eat all their breakfast so I might as well just stop trying. When they do eat all their food and ask for some of your's, which is now cold or luke warm at best. Count your blessings.
There's no greater feeling in the world than a sleeping infant snuggled against your chest. You love that the kids climb in bed with you in the morning. It's your little ritual that you wouldn't change for the world. Eliana was wide awake and looking outside. It was a beautiful sight. Her bright little eyes wondering what that light was outside. It was a moment you shared with just her. Yes, Jarrod left the water bottle out, again. But, your kids love to learn and explore. They are very smart. You should feel bad for griping at him before even saying you love him. But, he also needs to stop leaving the water bottle out. Who can resist a snickers sitting so innocently on the night stand. How in the world did she get it open? There's a certain peace and love for a tiny human that seems to think they need you to do everything. Yes, it can be frustrating, but it won't be too much longer before you will miss those times that you got to rock her to sleep. They ate all of their food! Ok, most of it. But, at least your efforts aren't in vain. These times can be frustrating, especially when you are very very tired. But, they won't last for too much longer. Enjoy the moments you get to spend with them. Be thankful that you have food to feed them. Be thankful for the bed you have to sleep in, and that they love to climb in and share your morning with you. Be thankful for these little ones that drive you crazy sometimes. Besides, there's always nap time.

1 comment:

  1. Hey Vernitta!!! I thought I would tell you I LOVE YOU!!!! :) Im not sure why no one has left you any comments...I know how that feels though! Sometimes I wonder if anyone ever even reads my blog??? :P

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