So, after 1 month of not getting ANY sleep I broke down and went and purchased a bouncer. I had collected 3 bouncers over the years but when Eric went and got fixed after Mays I sold them in my moms yard sale - for probably like $5 a piece. Well, I was being cheap and WAS NOT going to go buy one for one more baby but my other boys slept so well with the vibrations that I finally decided that this item was "Priceless!" I will let you know if it was worth the money tomorrow! I also had a friend that suggested the blanket. It kinda reminds me of a straight jacket but Murph actually seems to like it. I am open to any more suggestions. My body is starting to get really exhausted.
In the midst of our 3 am feeding this morning I think I was having a little pity party for myself. My boss has always teased me that I could have hung out with the Indian Squaws because I just go about it and out comes the baby and then I just keep going about it. Well, not this time. I am so grateful for good family and friends that have helped pick up the pieces where I have missed! I really feel at times that I have lost it (some of you know EXACTLY what I mean)! I am not sure if it's because Eric has been away so much or just the overwhelming feeling of all these kids.
Most of my friends know I am not the greatest mom. Yes, I let my kids sip on my Diet Coke. Yes, we have an extremely late bedtime at this house (my kids are later gators!). Yes, Maddux probably knows more curse words than the average 12 year old. Yes, we are probably on the inactive list due to me not being brave enough to sit with all my kids through sacrament meeting alone and having this baby. Because I am at my whits end, my poor kids get yelled at more than they probably should. On any given day you would need to give me at least an hours notice to pick up all the toys and clothes of my floor before you arrived at the house.
Anyway, I could go on and on. People ask all the time, "how do you do it?" Just to clarify really quickly. I don't always! This week being one of them. Not everyone in the world is blessed to have a Shari! Shari is our nanny. I want to thank her so much for all her extra help. She is also on maternity due to the fact that I am not working. I have been doing a little here and there but she is awesome to just come take the kids for an hour or spend an hour with them - and not even get paid. What a great person! One day, she came and cleaned my whole house to suprise me. We all love her so much - Thanks Shar!
Anyway - Mays just woke up screaming which woke up Murph so I am off!
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Solution for Sleep??? We can Only Hope!
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The papasan bouncers are so awesome! You'll be able to sell it on craigslist for sure. That thing has been my greatest salvation at times in selling and buying. When Locke was born I bought this $25 cheap-o bouncer and he loved it! I really hope you get to sleep more soon, I so remember those sleep deprived days!
You're a great parent! It is so tough to take care of kids when hubby is away! I am quite sure that many people don't realize the trials mothers go through when dad is frequently out of town! It is tough and you should be proud of yourself. The kids are clothed and fed and loved..even if they hear yelling (mine do too!).
Here's hoping you get some sleep soon! I am not looking forward to that part again!
You may feel like you're not keeping up but to all of us on the outside, you are an amazing mom! Hey, I yell all of the time and I don't even have an excuse...I'm just mean! My theory is, who cares how much it costs, if it keeps the baby from screaming and helps them sleep, it is worth every penny! Hang in there! You are welcome to drop all of your kids off at my house anytime! See you tomorrow!
Hey Jess!! I just got your message on my blog! You are such a sweetheart! I think you are a lot more domestic than you give yourself credit for. And, you are such a great example to me of how a mom should be. You are so sweet and patient! We are still just waiting! Worst case scenario is that I will be enduced on the 19th, so we are close, but hopefully he will decide to come a little earlier than that! Eli will be at the game on Monday, and depending on how I feel I will be too. I told Dale about Murphy and he was really tickled that you guys named him that! We will let you know if anything new progresses! Take care!
OK....You are just WAY too hard on yourself. You are a great Mom, and you are always doing fun things with your kids. Your kids are ALL great, so that has to say something for you!! I am always getting after my kids...and I feel like a horrible parent when I talk to you and have to do that. You always make me feel "normal", and I love you for always being such a good friend to me. You and Eric both are awesome people...and we are so glad to have you as friends. I appreciate what you BOTH did for me this week. It really did help me a lot. So....in the midst of your busy week, you still found time to help ME. That's what kind of person you are.....so quit doubting yourself. I love you too death, and I hope you'll let me help you out, if you ever need me.
P.S. YAY for the bouncy chair!! :o) Let me know if it worked!! Maybe I'll buy one for Bo. ha ha
Jess, I have to say I got a good laugh out of this post! I only have 2 kids & I can already tell I'm going to be a slacker when it comes to certain things. Logan is a night owl too. My housework is often neglected. It's 1:00 in the afternoon & I'm still in my pj's. (In my defense, it's my first day home alone with the kids & I didn't have my bin of "transitional after pregancy clothes" upstairs yet.)
Anyway- I think that none of us mothers have to be perfect! As long as we love our kids & try our hardest, that's all that counts. :)
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