Shareen and I saw Prince Caspian and loved it. The guy who plays Edmund reminds me of Brendan Poston.
I have a Facebook now and really like it. If you have one and we're not friends on it, send me a request. I'll probably approve it ;-)
Sorry that my playlist is on autoplay. I know it's annoying and I need to change it, but honestly, I just don't feel like changing it and having to resave it to my blog. Lazy, I know. Oh well. I'll save that for a day when I have more time and energy.
Speaking of energy, I have none since Marlee doesn't want to sleep. Not at night or during the day. She slept about 30 minutes today. Seriously. From about 6:ooam until now (about 6:30pm) she has slept 30 minutes. And don't even get me started on night time! I do want to say I appreciate all the advice people have given me on this topic. Trust me, I've had lots... but all I ever hear from people is I should let her "cry it out". Is there no other alternative? I think there is. I could be wrong and I'm sure I will offend someone here, I really don't want to but I have to state this. I just don't feel like CIO is an option for us. Sure a few minutes here or there, but not for long periods of time. I feel that's cruel. If I turn to the ultimate authority of all things, the Bible, what would it tell me to do? I don't know. I can't find anything about how to get your child to sleep. God's word doesn't tell me that letting my child be scared and sob and gag and vomit and CIO and NOT comfort her to get her to sleep is the right thing to do. It also doesn't tell me it's not. This is really something that is hard for me to understand. Why is it so easy for other parents to do and I can't? I don't know but I know in my heart it doesn't feel right. I'm just thankful that my Father doesn't put me down and close the door on me when I am tired, weary, confused, screaming and reaching for Him for comfort. Please pray that for us that Marlee and I will find both physical and spiritual peace and rest.
We got the rest of our pics from Jessica and they are beautiful! I'll try to post some more when I can.
Well, I have to finish cooking dinner, I have a hungry, fussy baby in my arms who is also trying to hit the keyboard and slide to the floor between sobs and a husband who is trying to install a new electric water heater in the garage (whole different story). I guess that means I'm going for now.
About Me
- Les
- AL, United States
- Wife of 11 years to my hard-working, loving, incredibly handsome husband, Jeff, and stay at home/homeschooling mom to my three exceptionally beautiful daughters, Shareen (19, who has grown-up and moved out), Marlee (5) and Phoebee (2). I'm a crafty, witty, organized, coupon-clipping, Disney-loving, clean-freak, wonder-woman, all around awesome Christian mom and wife in my imaginary world. In the real world, I'm running around the house like a mad woman, tripping over toys, cursing under my breath, trying to figure out what the crap is for dinner because I'm out of groceries and haven't been shopping. Welcome to my world... let's rock, baby!
5 comments:
Oh girl, I feel for you. I whole-heartedly agree with you about not letting her cry it out. How scary for her. I know it's tough, but it won't go on forever.
That was (and still is) my go to advice for myself when things seemed so crazy and overwhelming. This too shall pass.
I do wonder what it is that is keeping her from being able to rest. Is she teething? Is she learning something new? It always helped me to relax a little when I could attempt to try to see the situation from her point of view.
You'll get through it. Hopefully soon.
We are meeting at the zoo this Wednesday. It would be great to see you. We can all take turns holding the crying baby if we need to. If not, know you are in my thoughts.
i'm sorry that you are struggling, friend. know that i'm praying for you.
O, I'm so sorry Leslie! No matter what you choose to do with your baby it is the right decision. Don't ever question yourself, because you are her ultimate authority. CIO never worked for us much either and for the same reasons you mentioned. When Brandon was older he'd fuss a little when I laid him down but it was not the crying so hard that he vomits kind of fuss, it was more of a whinyness. I will pray for some rest for all of you.
When I had days where it seemed like I had tried everything and nothing was working I would take frequent breaks from Brandon by laying him in the crib for about 10-15 minutes just so I could get a moment of peace. Then when I felt better I got up and tried again. Sometimes this went on for days and nights on end.
I'm visiting my folks right now in Dothan, and Brandon isn't sleeping good at all too. He never does when we travel. Keep your faith up and don't doubt yourself. I found as soon as I started to feel like I was a bad mother things only got worse for me.
I love you friend, I'm praying for you.
Just checked your blog. I'm sorry, dear friend, that you are struggling. I wish I could make it better. Maybe all Marlee needs is a Big Mac.
If babies would just sleep normally I would have at least five, but I am "insane women" when I don't get sleep. I really do pray she will begin to sleep better soon. Does she sleep in the car? Maybe we could all chip in on gas and y'all could ride around all day. I'm serious. I'll drive! Y'all can sleep.....I'd love to drive your van for a day :)
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