Friday, September 24, 2010

What's Got You So Jumpy?

Three words: lack of sleep

Goody gravy. I'm tired. But my stupid Mommy Genes have kicked so do you think I can sleep during daylight? The answer to that would be a great big No, I Cannot.

I shouldn't complain, Emerson is a great baby even tho from three to six a.m I think he's the devil incarnate. But hey! I bet everyone feels (or felt) that way about their babies.

Right? Right!

Truth is, we're alive. And at this point, that's all I expect out of us. Keeping everyone alive. Anything above and beyond that is just gravy.

Like, taking pictures.


I know I need to be taking more pictures (he's already gained two pounds! in just five weeks!) but half the time I don't even know what day it is. I gauge it by whether Aaron goes to work and the boys go to school.

Don't worry. I realize how pathetic that is.


I don't think I ever took one picture of Griffin or Darwin throwing a hissy fit. And goddamn, do I wish I had those blown up and framed in my house. As blackmail material.


And sadly, no - this isn't a real smile and how I captured it is beyond me. But wow, does that big grin ever give me something to look forward too.

Smiles and sleep. That's all I'm asking for.

7 comments:

Keyona said...

He's yummy. Also, stop stealing Kobis outfits! Hope you are recovering well. {hugs}

Strawberry said...

Hang in there, lady. Sleep's coming before too long. Goddamn that is a tough time.

amy h said...

They'll both be here in no time. Well, the smiles may come sooner than the sleep, but they'll make the waiting for sleep more bearable, right? :) He's a cutie.

Unknown said...

how gorgeous is he!!

you're doing great... you haven't lost the sense of humour and that's a good sign!

Shinny said...

I still tell my kids that they are lucky they are cute. It is the only thing that kept either of them alive during the wee baby phase. ;)

Jersey Knitting Mama said...

My Dearest Mama with another new baby,

Girl, I feel you! My 2 year and 2 day old still don't sleep through the night. And I work full time looking and feeling like a zombie for the past 2 years. Keeping everyone alive is my only focus on all days. Hang in there! Can you get some help during the day, so you can like sleep for 2 hours or so?

Sonya

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