We seem to have phases around here in which sleep is a luxury just out of reach. Guess what. We’re in that phase. This weekend I felt like the most exhausted mom on the planet. Jake wasn’t exactly well rested either.
This is wonderful for family harmony.
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I will never take sleep for granted ever again in my life.
In many ways I’m lucky, my kids *mostly* sleep through the night and very rarely fight bedtime. However. This weekend was the exception to those generalizations, and all at once! Yippee.
Friday night I brought the pain upon myself by staying out way past the bedtime of any sane parent of small children. It wasn’t a wild, crazy night of debauchery – but the night did end in the drive thru of Taco Bell at 1am, so there’s that. Diabetes has not been playing nicely lately, so I was up a couple times to correct blood sugar issues in the small amount of sleep hours allotted to me.
Here’s where I give a shout out to my saintly husband for volunteering to drive Friday night and waking up with the kids Saturday morning.
He’s taken ladies!
Last night was another brutal one. At some point both girls wandered into our room needing snuggles and songs. Don’t get me wrong, toddler snuggles are probably one of the greatest things on the planet but it’s hard not to resent the peaceful sleep they seem to be experiencing while your arm slowly falls asleep and your nose is itching.
So between the snuggles and the diabetes, Jake and I were well acquainted with the twilight hours.
Both girls were up and ready for the day at 6am. They seemed so well rested.
Jake and I? Well let’s just say we tried. And failed.
The weather was beautiful today, so we attempted to rally and headed out for a hike. Should we have stayed home? Maybe. Perhaps.
Going on a Hike
We headed over to Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park, which boasts a sweet nature center and several bison. The girls loved it. We spent a while at the aquarium, playing with puppets, gazing at bison, and eventually eating a quick lunch.
It was going well except….
You know when you can feel yourself getting sicker? Like your throat is actively getting sore and your body is aching?
Yep. The girl’s colds were coming for me. We opted for a much shorter hike because I was fading quickly. The girls tromped around, climbed rocks and threw sticks in the river. Meanwhile, I was just trying to stay upright.
Can I just sleep all day?
I was so tired on the way home I pretty sure Jake could have driven us straight to Canada and I would have slept through it all. He wasn’t looking very sprightly either. It was one of those special days when we both were convinced there was no way the other could be more exhausted.
I would love to say that Jake and I navigate this sleep deprivation with grace and ease…. HAHAHAHAHA.
Sometimes I just feel like the most exhausted mom on the earth.
It’s not always like this. But sometimes it is. Other than copious amounts of coffee I have no idea how to make it better.
I have, on occasion, taken a nap while laying in the doorway of the playroom. My logic is that if the kids try to escape the room while I’m sleeping, at least they’ll have to trip on me first!
Why do I even bother with adventures when I’m surviving on caffeine and prayers?
The kids have such a great time. Really. They are just so lucky they are cute, because I seriously need a nap. Adventures with kids aren’t always Instagram perfect, but I’ll always keep trying because I know it’s worth it in the end.
Those days are rough, hope you are feeling better.
Very nice. It doesn’t get better. Even though my kids are young adults, I still worry about them when they are out with their friends at night. That hike looks great. #DreamTeam
Ah mama! I totally hear you. The sleep deprivation struggle is real.
I have been here so many times! It is so rough and feels endless, but it does eventually get better! Hopefully the tired times pass by quickly.
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I have been there numerous times and still have these days and nights with my 2 year old. Some days I can function just fine on a little sleep and some days it doesnt matter how much coffee I have, it doesnt help and I could fall asleep walking. Its tough but I just try to remember that these times will be gone in an instant and I’ll be missing these moments. Sadly, they dont want us to hold and cuddle them at night forever. Hang in there!! <3 #wanderingwednesday
It looks like it was a fun adventure for the kids! I’m sorry you got caught with the cold though. Sometimes it is just the fact that we make the time to spend together that makes the difference! Feel better soon!
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Sundays have always been a day of rest for my family and I! Just to prepare for the week ahead.
Sleep deprivation is so challenging when the little ones are well rested!
Ah, the days you survive with coffee & grace! It’s so great you took your kids on an adventure – it looks like they had a blast 🙂
It can definitely be exhausting. In those moments I remind myself how when I am older, I will look back and miss these days. It always helps me push through and enjoy all the moments a little more.
I’m in that “spoiled” stage of motherhood right now that my Son is sleeping through the night very well. I don’t miss the sleepless nights of newborn days! My sister in law is going through this now with 3 under 3.
We’re fortunate that Ben sleeps really well and always has done, but lately thanks to my pregnancy, my SPD and restless legs are keeping me awake so he’s full of energy and I cant even live on coffee 🙁 #fortheloveofBLOG
Oh man without coffee I’m guessing you get really creative!
Ouch I feel your pain! Hope you managed to get some rest and recover eventually. Oh and I may need to steal your sleeping in the playroom doorway idea. That is genius! Thanks for linking up to #DreamTeam x
The ideas are borne of necessity lol
Sounds like an intense time! It’s so trying when you haven’t had enough sleep. Thanks for linking up to #fortheloveofBLOG
I’ve been feeling like this recently, I think all the colds and viruses I keep getting are tiring me out more than I realise! Hope you’re feeling better soon and have managed some rest! Thanks for linking this to #thursdayteam