This morning was the third morning that Katelyn decided to start her day at 5am! If she wakes up at 2am, we can get her back to sleep, but 5am-forget it! She is up! So, we decided to try to put her to bed earlier and see if what the books say about "if they get more sleep, they sleep more" theory works. She was in bed at 7:30 and at 8:30 she turned on the light in her room and started playing. I went in there and the room stunk really bad because she pooped in her diaper. So, I changed her and got her situated in her bed and she started throwing a fit. I sat down next to her bed to calm her down (I know, I know, I should have just let her SCREAM it out, but I was so tired and just wanted peace). It is now 9, and she is finally asleep-so much for the early to bed idea. Hopefully she will sleep longer than 5am tonight!
BUT, my mother reminded me today that I need to count my blessings and she is right! I am so blessed and I need to remember that when I am at my wits end. When I sat next to Katelyn tonight she grabbed my hand and just laid there and held it. It was such a sweet moment. I love my daughters so much and am so lucky to have them and to be a mother. When Katelyn is happy, she is the happiest girl in the world and is a ray of sunshine! I love to listen to her sing and talk to herself.
We went to Lombardi today and it was so fun to watch Katelyn just explore the outdoors (her favorite thing to do) and to chase the goats and sheep and giggle. I don't know what I would do without my precious girls and I am so grateful for them.
4 comments:
Very cute pictures! It is so hard when they start waking up so early. We taught Kylie that she can't wake up until the sun gets up. But even that backfires when the sunrise is at 5am!
Why is it so hard to remember how grateful we are in the midst of our chaos?
You've inspired me! I started a blog too. Hopefully it will be a great means to record memories and be a sort of journal. I'm sure I'll vent quite some too. It so great to know other mothers go through crap too.
How did you add your favorite people listing? And that cute graphic of your family name at the top? This is tricky stuff for me.
it looks like you had a lot of fun. Your so lucky to be a mommy. That is something to really be thankful for everyday.
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