The Great MIS-adventure

Today was definitely one of those days that staying home would have been the better option. But now, I braved the winding weather to take my girls to a Puppet Show at the library. Oh, what a fun day we'd have, I thought to myself. Lets just say it didn't quite turn out that way. I worried that L would be hungry while we were there and it would be tricky to heat her bottle...yip. But I hadn't anticipated E not wanting to watch the show. It was packed, the lights were out and she was scared. The kids were really loud and they had trouble calming them down. That's when we exited and went to the play area...where the bottle woes started. E was so good and for a reward, we were going for lunch. I just wanted to get L out the door so we could feed her there...but no. She was hysterical and I just wanted to cry.

After that, a string of things continued to fray my nerves and I wasn't settled till we got home. Bad enough I was tired going into the day...and L wouldn't let me rest till I brought her in bed with me. Ever move, coo, sigh, grunt wakes me up...so I got about 20 mins-1/2 hour tops. But through it all, E was super. A few hiccups but more pluses. She even peed on the potty for me! First time in ages. She did 3 times yesterday at daycare. And she ate all her lunch. What a trooper!! It just seems that when E's down, L wants to be difficult. And when L's sleeping, E's up and cheerful. Anyway, now L is sleeping so beautifully and peacefully on my bed.

Hopefully tomorrow I can get more rest when it's just L at home. I was going to make a trip to MIL's work with L but after the past 3 days with little or no nap, I need a rest. Maybe Tuesday I'll be in better shape. Well, gotta run. E's watching TV by herself and DH & MIL should be home soon. Then I'll make my great escape to Curves...which I'm loving. An hour away from home for me to get my frustrations out and regroup. It's working wonders. Now I just have to get my eating in gear so the workout is all for not. Hope you have a good night...bundle up under a blankie and relax!
~B