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Tuesday, December 18, 2007

I see little people

I wrote a week ago that Demi-Sky had a severe bout of asthma, he recovered fairly quickly but then Meg had asthma...and so it goes- I continue to sleep little.

Sunday night I determined to turn a new leaf, get to bed at a respectable hour and try to shake the endless tiredness I seem to live in. I really, really tried. After hosting the bible school boys for the evening, getting the kids to bed, starting some laundry and closing up the house...my head actually hit the pillow at midnight. I even took a tylenol pm to help sleep along, I am prone to lie awake thinking...

At 2 a.m. I woke up to find Meg and Amie standing next to my bed in the dark. Meg said to me, "Mom, Amie's covered in some brown stuff, it's all over her face and bed..."

I closed my eyes tight and began to repeat to myself "go to your happy place! Go to your happy place!, Go to your happy place!!!!"

It didn't work, when I opened my eyes, they were still standing there.

You can guess the rest, I'm sure. If you have kids, you can picture the rest in glorious scrubbing/laundry/bathing and bathing again after the second round-detail.

Lately it seems like the universe is trying to kick my trashcan.

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posted at 2:50 PM
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5 Comments:

At 3:44 PM, Andrea said...: Oh my goodness!! I am really feeling for you! I had our 4th only 7 weeks ago and with winter viruses have also been living in a sleepy haze while cleaning, bathing and wiping all sorts of bodily fluids. Homeschooling - what's that at this point!?

I encourage you to get some better sleep when you can - forget the laundry. SLeep is more important for your kids than clean clothes or house!

Glad I found your blog - I'll visit again soon!
Andrea (new homeschooling mom)
At 1:09 PM, Sheryl said...: Oh Jenny,

The stomach virus made its way through our neighborhood..had to keep the neighbors kids overnight cause their mom had to go to the hospital with it. We have been quarantined trying to escape the "monster" . Hang tight. I feel your pain with the sleeping issues. For me a sleeping disorder has reared its ugly head..first time this bad in a year or so. So I too am a zombie Mommy that is way to "scrooge" like these days. Here's praying for sleep for both of us.
Merry Christmas,
Sheryl
At 3:12 PM, Hen Jen said...: Andrea,

congratulations on your 4th!!
It's always nice to meet a homeschooler- hang in there, it all does get a lot easier!!

Sheryl,

oooh, I feel your pain! I am so sorry for you guys...we still remember the thanksgiving our whole, large extended family got the bug-it was horrific. What a blessing for your neighbor that you took her kids for her. I pray you all stay well and your neighbor gets well soon. So glad you stopped by and commented.
At 5:12 PM, Susanne said...: Oh Jenny, praying for you. It is so hard when you're running on a lack of sleep. Can you snatch a cat nap in the day?
At 8:16 PM, Amy said...: Oh, ick! I am so sorry!! ((Hugs)) to you. I hope you are able to sleep well soon.

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