So, bedtime for both girls was a bit earlier tonight due to their lack of sleep last night, and a shortage of naps this afternoon. B went down nicely, bright and early. Upon Annika's bedtime, she proceeded to scream "no" at me. I calmly got down on her level and told her it's ni-night time and she needs to listen to mommy. Then, to my surprise, and my dismay, this is what came out of her mouth: "I SAY NO!". I couldn't believe it. It was really hard not to laugh, but I kept my composure and told her once again that it is bedtime. Well, she still fought bed time and did for at least another 20 minutes, but I think she is finally calming down.
12 days ago, Brian began his vacation. 12 days ago, we were ecstatic about the prospect of fun and relaxation. 12 days ago, life was nice... 12 days later, we are both exhausted, crabby and ready to sell the clan (j/k)! These girls have been sick, crabby, miserable and altogether not so happy, which in turn means we have been sick, crabby, miserable and altogether not so happy too! I love that we have been able to spend so much time together as a family, but I am ready to get back to normal and back into routine. These girls need their routines, as do I. So, here's to starting the New Year off a little better than today. Hope you all have a wonderful night!
I SO know what you mean! Cooper and Maren are still on their normal schedule, but Frank . . . inbetween cases he has been here instead of the office - I love him, but I am ready for him to be back on his regular schedule! I am so used to doing things without him around that I actually feel like he is in the way when he is here! The family time has been nice as well, but I am even starting to get over that.
Too funny about Annika - I remember wishing for so long that Cooper would start talking and expressing himself, and now . . . I actually asked him the other day if he would please stop talking.
Congratulations on double digits, by the way! 99 days and counting until Bennett is here - can't wait to see what a little cutie he is.
Posted by: Nicole | January 02, 2008 at 11:32 AM
The girls were great on Sunday, at least!
The vacation went way too fast (if you can call it a vacation)
Posted by: kristi sauer | January 02, 2008 at 10:48 AM
yep. the holiday crazys. lack of schedules. not enough sleep. too much junk food...it creates little monsters. i can't wait for school tostart next week so we can get back to "normal"!!!!
Posted by: zoe | January 02, 2008 at 09:39 AM
i think that behavior is kind of normal given the holidays and crazy schedules. hope things get better for you. my guys have been a bit off too. happy new year!
Posted by: amy | January 02, 2008 at 08:47 AM