Well, we had a traumatic morning of toy injuries as we had a very sleepy baby who wanted to be awake instead of napping or eating. So, we had an early morning Target run (which I don't mind because it's less crowded and shelves are still stocked...except when they're all rainchecked) with hopes she would sleep in the car or stroller once we arrived at our destination. Nope and nope. So, after an hour and half at Target...it's about the time Q has had another 2 hour nap and is eating lunch. She's still not sleeping and still pretty crabby, but not screaming like the other kids, so I decide to make one quick stop at Babies-r-Us for a johnny jumper (the exersaucer isn't cutting it lately). Well, after 30 minutes there (also stopped to check out their christening gowns), still not sleeping.
As soon as her car seat clicked into place in the car she was OUT. I was so happy. Well, traffic was light, so I got home in about 30-45 minutes (never thought it would take me that long to get home from a Target that's 10 miles away). As soon as the car stopped, she woke up screaming. Well, she was probably pretty hungry and very sleepy as by noon thirty she's usually had an extra 2 hours of sleep, and 3 feedings. So, I made her yogurt apple oatmeal. Most of it ended up in her hair, on her chair, and in her lap (not sure how that happened). Granted, she's usually a little messy with meals, but this is a first when I really wanted to give her a bath instead of just washing her up. I chalk it up to the sleepies (as she's rubbed her eyes every few seconds this entire feeding) and just wipe her down as bathing a sleepy baby is no fun. So, I nurse her for about 10 minutes as she's being stubborn and not drinking out of her cup of water with her meal. I put her down and she's screaming again. I let her cry for about 10 minutes and go to check on her. She's moved herself sideways and she's too long for the crib that way so she was stuck (no limbs stuck between bars, just legs up in the air and head pressed against the headboard.
I go in there, sing her a few songs, put her mobile on again, she gives me some giggles, and I walk out to attempt nap time again. About 5 minutes later there's a very odd noise coming from her room...she's banging her nigh nigh glow worm on her mirror. I think she was trying to make it "sing" as when I pressed his tummy, she got her smile and giggle on.
Hopefully she'll sleep well now. I really need a break! I didn't realize how crucial morning naptime was for not only my sanity, but to get me ready for the day as we rushed to Target today before I even got a shower or a full cup of coffee!
Overall, I'm starting to have to be really careful about what is not only within her grasp, but within a few feet of her at ALL times, even when I'm in the same room with her. If I'm in the kitchen getting even a glass of water and she gets quiet, I know she's found something she shouldn't have. It's usually a cat or the newspaper. At least I don't think she's eaten any of the flying ants that are hatching and invading now (really, the invasion is about 5 a day that make it past the door and window spray treatment)....
So, maybe she has a headache too and it's keeping her awake? Who knows!?!?!?
All I know is that it's been about another 10 minutes since I've been in there and she's still awake (but not screaming...).
1 comment:
yikes. Naps are definitely as much for mom as they are for baby!
Natalie tries to cram herself the short way in her crib, too. Silly girls.
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