You never ever in a million years think that your child could possibly be a brat. Well, I will be the first to admit it, Reagan is a brat tonight. Brian went to put her to bed and she of course was mad because he wouldn't lay by her for hours and then flipped out. She holds her breath when she gets mad and then of course tried to get up and walk and passed out and hit the wall. That made it even worse. So after 10 minutes of trying to get her calmed down I went to give her some medicine for her nose and it went down the wrong tube. Bawling and more bawling. Brian took her to go get her blanket and once again she went into all out hysteria because she thought he was going to put her to bed. I don't know what the big deal is but she doesn't like Brian to put her to bed. What a particular little brat. I don't know if it is an age thing, a too tired thing or what. I know that some of you are saying "that apple doesn't fall far from the tree" but I never got called Stormy or Ethel either. She is so particular right now. She doesn't like me to change her diaper or she won't eat very good for me but when Brian asks her to eat her food she does so willingly. Can't wait till I have one more to contend with.
On top of that, she takes like 2 hours to go to sleep at night and has been waking up at 5 am. I am not a morning person to begin with but 5 Am. The other night she woke up 3 different times and then was awake at 6:30 for the day. So we both were ornery and tired and we had to stay together all day. So I am not sure what to do with her. I think a lot of her problem is she is not getting enough sleep and because of that she is tired to really think straight. I am like that most days.
Now for the better stuff I guess. Our garage is partially framed up and trusses will be here on Monday. Yeah! We have carpet in our office downstairs and we hydroseeded our lawn. However, there is not enough pressure with our water to get our sprinklers working great so I have to hand water a little. It is a pain. I am not sure if the pump is down or what but it sure is annoying. So things are getting done. Sometimes it seems like a snails pace and other times it is a little faster. I will be glad when it is all done. Last week I was stressed because I felt like I had no control over any part of my life and this week I could care less. So I sit on my couch and think gosh I should do something. Gotta love being pregnant.
Good Things
1. Sanity, something I wish to have someday but probably never will
2. Progress
3. 9 1/2 weeks to go.
5 comments:
the grass isn't always greener on the other side. Just remember to enjoy the moment. Look at Heidi's blog from my link. It will inspire you. Be happy, and we really do love you. who else could we tease?
the grass isn't always greener on the other side. Just remember to enjoy the moment. Look at Heidi's blog from my link. It will inspire you. Be happy, and we really do love you. who else could we tease?
Call Supernanny! Brooke, if you ever need a break, please call and bring that little breath-holder over here for awhile. My only advice that might work is: If the parent is calm, the child will be calm. I really believe that but it doesn't mean it works for everybody. Good Luck!
Isn't motherhood blissful? This too shall pass it may take 14, 17, 31 years but it will get better. Have a fun day,
K...I'm a little slow, but this is working for us. My favorite sleep book in the whole world is "Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child" by Dr. Marc Weissbluth. I don't think I can type the whole thing...but it goes like this: "We have a new bedtime rule. Once you're in bed, you stay in bed until I come get you (or until it is light, or whatever your limit is). If you get out of bed, I will put you back in bed. I will not talk to you. I will not look at you. It is time to sleep. We close our eyes, lay still and go to sleep." Then, after all of the nightly routine and loving and such, you put the little pretties in bed and turn off the emotion. Every time they get out of bed, you put them back in to bed without talking, without looking at them. Last night I put Jadee back into bed about 10 times. Tonight, once. Now, you're supposed to do the same thing when they come in during the night or too early in the morning (that whole until I come get you thing), but I'm not that good at that yet. I'm sure it will work, but I don't mind snuggling most of the time. So, anyway, give it a shot...it might work!?
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