-- There is such a thing as the infant phantom cry. I listen to it for hours each night until it becomes a reality. Then I stumble and trip to the source.
-- I miss taking showers at normal hours. I miss checking emails during the daytime.
-- Tygh tells Sienna boys only want one thing -- to get in her diaper.
-- I want my own vibrating chair. And my own sleep sack.
-- I wonder what breastmilk tastes like. No, I'm not going to try it. But I wonder.
-- Breast pumps were made by men. Wanting to experiment in torture techniques. Torture techniques of cows.
-- At what point does it become bad form to step out into public wearing the same clothes? 2 days? 3 days? A week?
-- I want to paint Sienna's toenails. Don't worry. I'm resisting the urge.
-- I wish I had memories from when I was 2.5 weeks old. But for Sienna's sake, I'm glad she doesn't.
-- We went to a seminar on adoption and attachment the other night. I'm still processing my feelings about it, but will write on it soon.
-- Tygh came home the other day to find me sitting outside feeding Sienna, and Brae running around the driveway in a shirt -- just a shirt. No pants, no diaper, no socks, no shoes, just a shirt. His wet diaper was strewn next to the garage. His pants were nowhere in sight. And he was playing basketball (of course). Tygh walked up to me with a smile and said, "Darling, have you just given up?" Yes, yes I have.
Haha! Don't worry, all of this is permissible for the sleep deprived! :)
ReplyDeleteShould I be ROFL with tears rolling down my cheeks from laughing so hard or should I feel guilty for doing so and sending you big hugs and prayers instead? Welcome to the land of multiple children! going from 1 to 2 was tough for me, but every child after that was just a new level of busy! You have such a great sense of humor and know I am not that witty even on my most rested days! love you!!
ReplyDeleteThe last one is too funny! Is it bad that I've done the same with Genna, and I don't have an excuse?! ;)
ReplyDeleteThis is TOO funny!
ReplyDeleteI love you wit! That you still have it is a very good sign!
ReplyDeleteYou have me laughing with that last one. I can totally see that, LOL. Breastmilk tastes sweet. Thats it. Yea I tried my own one day after one of my breastfeeding friends suggested that you wouldn't feed your kid something without knowing what it tasted like and why would that be any different.
ReplyDeleteOh my! I can sooo relate as I'm sitting here in the same clothes I wore yesterday. I did manage to get a shower on Sunday morning, but it had been Thursday since my previous shower! I tasted breastmilk for the first time two weeks ago mainly because it was all over my hands after having pumped. It was sweet and yummy. Life with a toddler and newborn is rough and wonderful. My motto right now is, "I'm doing the best I can." Thanks for making us laugh~ your fellow sleep deprived friend!!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness. I needed a good laugh today. Thanks sis!
ReplyDelete:) hilarious
ReplyDeleteYou are too fun, my friend. I want to try my breastmilk too : ) Haven't quite done it yet though! We will get through this season! Sleep deprived with you!
ReplyDeleteBeen there...am still there depending on the day as our 2nd is not the best sleeper at 7 months. And keeping clothes of any kind on 2-3 year old boys is pretty much impossible. William begs to be "nekked" and runs from me when I bring him clothing! They can only have this freedom for a short time....I say go with it (but I LOL at your description).
ReplyDeleteAs for personal hygeine....do what you can when you can....I went for a period in Genna's early days where I forgot to brush my teeth for like 3 days...I meant to...but everytime I went that direction I got distracted by some need from one of the children....eventually I felt like my teeth were wearing socks and I just had to let that baby cry a bit to really get in a good brushing/flossing/rinsing.
Breast pumps....do yourself a favor and invest in the comfort cups from medela (if that is the brand you use)....soooo worth it. I have always pumped and BF about 50/50 so I spend a lot of time "in the barn" as I call it. You won't regret spending a little extra if you plan to pump for some time.
Oh...and according to my husband who actually sips from the bottle to ensure it is not too hot...Breast Milk is very sweet! Eeewwww! But hey...he will eat gooey, knawed-on food our son wants to "share" with him too....I just gag at the thought. Yuck!....Motherhood is great...but that part of it I can do without.
kd
I'm totally cracking up at the thought of brae playing bball nakey while you feed sienna. Love :). You'll sleep again one day!!
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