We had new neighbors move in upstairs a couple of weeks ago. I would say I hate them...but some how the word seems a little strong because I've never really met them. They are SO loud. If I didn't know any better I would think that they were having a Dance Dance Revolution Party ALL DAY LONG. Considering I don't think anyone can dance for that long without taking a break I don't think that's the reason. A couple of days ago I became THAT NEIGHBOR, you know the one that knocks the broom handle against the ceiling as hard as they can. I know they can hear me because magically it's quite for 5 minutes...and then it starts all over again. While Paul's parents were here last weekend they said they thought it was thunder....it's that bad. I wouldn't mind if it was just walking, but the 24/7 jumping has got to stop. Do you think they would stop if I brought them cookies?
Getting off my soap box now.
Getting off my soap box now.
I feel so liberated. Who knew having your child sleep for longer periods of time could make you feel so good. I had created this monster child. When she was 2 months old she started having really bad stomach aches and constipation. I never felt like I could let her cry because most of the time she was crying because she was in pain. She got to the point were she required me to sleep with her. Finally we solved her stomach aches with what I call liquid gold, but I was still fighting her when it came to sleep. I tried everything short of letting her cry. I didn't think I could be that Mom. After a really bad week with really no sleep I decided to start letting her cry. The first couple times were SO HARD. It required a large tub of ice cream and constant reassurance from my sister to get through. Then she got sick which made her go backwards. Monday I started again and she took a 2 hour nap today....2 HOURS!!! It was so much easier the second time around....less ice cream was consumed. I am one happy Mom, and she is one happy baby!
Today I am missing my husband. He left me to fly to Fairfax, Virginia for work a week ago. It is the first time I have ever been alone in my life! He comes home tomorrow and I couldn't be happier!
Right before Paul left we spend a great weekend with his family. Paul's parents came down to visit for a few days. Anne bought us some books (thank you!). She must know it's Audrey's favorite thing to do. I was getting bored of reading the same ones over and over. Thanks Ana and Grandpa for coming to visit. We feel bad that it ended in the stomach flu. We hope you are feeling better!
3 comments:
What is this liquid gold you speak of? It's no fun when the husband is gone. So fun that he's coming home! I'm sure you girls have missed him bunches. XO
It's a cherry plum juice. You can't buy it so you have to can it yourself. The trees don't grow here in Texas that I have seen, so I had to bring a bunch home on the plane with me. If you ever end out having a child with the same problem. I have lots of information I would be willing to share!
It was a great visit and we are glad you only have another month of the "thunder" overhead. Cookies might help.
Rod and I are pretty much over the stomach flu we had but apparently Jane got it. Hope no one else get sick. It was no fun and we were really sorry to hear that it might go through James and Jenny's family.
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