Caught in the Act

After a full night's sleep for the first time in what seems like ages, Broghan woke a few minutes before 6 this morning. That wasn't so spectacular, but given the fact that she crashed at 7:30 last night, I was pleased. She was whining, not really crying, but definitely awake, so I ventured out of bed to go and get her. When I opened her door, I caught her attempting to climb out of her bed AGAIN. Her legs were flipped over the railing, dangling over the side, her tiny hands clinging to the side rail for dear life. Busted!

Houdini

Broghan was up from 3:30 - 5:00 this morning, screaming. TJ and I took turns going up there, rocking her back to sleep, but as soon as we laid her back in her bed, she was up again... so evenutally we just let her cry. By 5:00 we were exhausted, she was still crying, and I heard someone turn a door handle. I assumed she had finally woken one of the other kids, and they were taking it upon themselves to go tend to her, so I hurried upstairs to my motherly duties. When I got to the top of the stairs, Broghan's door was still closed, but the doorknob was jiggling from the inside. Guess who made her way out of her bed? If ever I wished for a video baby monitor, this would be the reason! There was no loud thud, no extra loud screaming, no reason to believe that she fell. Yet there she was, arms outstretched sobbing for her mama. So I picked her up, carried her down to our room, where she quickly fell back asleep in my arms. Looks like we need to start shopping for a toddler bed!

Dear Friend

Dear Friend~

I want to thank you for stopping by today with your son, during my daughter's nap time. I'm so glad you were able to come pick up the thing you were borrowing from me, to save me a trip! Did you notice that when I opened the door, I welcomed you with a whispered "hello"? You did? Great! So you knew my daughter was sleeping. And remember how we when we spoke on the phone, I told you how she'd been sick with a cold for almost a week? Yes! The same cold your son had, so you remembered how miserable they can be and how important their rest is. I wanted to let you know how much I appreciate you letting your son run around my house screaming and chasing the dog for the few brief minutes you were here. My daughter is wide awake now, miserable and unable to fall back asleep, despite my rocking efforts.

Your Friend,
ME

Funny things

Last Sunday, while entering church, there was a well known woman standing in the vesibule. She's a South County legend of sorts, although she's been seen literally ALL over St. Louis. She has the appearance of being homeless, although local authorities have many times returned her to the home of her mother. It was bitterly cold out. I had $28 in my coat pocket. I reached in and pulled out $8 and handed it to her, wishing her a Happy New Year. Thinking she could get a decent meal nearby. Now, I know I've just lost all virtue by telling of my gift to her, but her response was priceless... "Can't you spare a twenty?"