For the past eight years, the gift of sleep has eluded me. My mom said that "sleep will come again" but I am beginning to think that was a fib she told me in an effort to keep me birthing large babies. Simply put, our children are not good sleepers. Most nights, I am awakened several times with a tap tap tap followed by a "Mom?" (except if it is Ruthie...she prefers to yell at me until I come to her aid). And for the most part, I willingly fix the urgent problems that only seem urgent when sleep is on the line.
However, on occasion, I am completely unwilling to be the nighttime hero...and last night was one of those nights. I had gone to bed before the 9 o'clock hour because I was so tired. I do not know what time it was that Morgan had a breakdown about an achy arm but I did not want to be bothered. I was grumpy with her but finally agreed to get out of bed and get her some medicine (because according to her that was the only thing that could fix her ache). She returned to her bed, I stormed back to mine, and I unleashed my half-asleep anger on my sweet Danny Boy. I don't know what all I said...something like... "don't be condescending...next time you take care of the kids!" He, by the way, found humor in the situation. So, I finished my rant with, "if you don't stop laughing I am going to punch your teeth in!!" That really got him laughing...he's lucky I didn't follow through with my threat!
This morning I woke up to a text from Danny that said:
"Hope your day goes well. Today would be a nice cozy day to stay inside and enjoy our family. Love you. By the way, I had a dream where you punched my teeth out last night!"
I responded with:
"How strange...I had the exact same dream. I guess it is a good thing we both know how kind I am...and I would never say or do something like that. I love you my sweet Danny boy."
So tell me, will sleep ever come again?
6 comments:
oh my dear. i have threatened to beat everyone in my family because sleep is that important. in short, i tell(shout) them all to go away and i'll fix it in the morning. this new baby is going to have to fall in step quick!
Talk to your doctor you may have EMD... Exhausted Mom Disorder! I think they prescribe a week on the beach with just your spouse. If it's really bad, just you! Unfortunately, insurance doesn't cover it.
It might in about 18 years when Max is out of the house. Just wait until then. Or you can have a free night and they can all come have a slumber party with us when we get up there! I am the favorite aunt after all.
Ummm...I relate pretty well with the trying not to be grumpy to the constant wake-ups...but many times can't hold it in. Must be nice when your ears are off at night...and the kids don't come tap on your side of the bed (like my hubby!)
You need to publish your writing--too funny!
Oh yeah, my advice with the kids--lock your door, leave a box fan on, and sleep with ear plugs. I go through ear plugs like I do toothpaste. They bring me a lot of peace :)
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