Auckland weather had been awful and its hard enough to get two girls in the car in fine weather let alone in a howling gale of which we have had several. So we have been housebound quite a bit in the last few weeks which has driven both Lulu and I a bit crazy. Also with school holidays we haven't had the usual Mainly Music sessions so we have been enjoying our own company and dancing and singing at home.
They have been surprisingly well health wise, although Emily hasn't slept through since she's had the cold. Talking with the Plunket nurse yesterday it is time she did and I know she can do it so we are going to start a sleep plan to get that happening.
I must say sleep deprivation is ghastly. It is a form of torture and because I have Lulu in the next room I am loathe to let Emily cry it out. So I have been up at 10.30, 1am, 4am and then 6 or 7 - well stuff that no longer....
If we can't make it work I think I'm going to wean her and put her on formula just to get some sleep.
Some might think this a bit drastic but it's not just about me getting sleep its about me needing to function well the next day - I have had a few scares through lapses in concentration - Lulu ended up playing on our road - luckily it's quiet - but I had completely forgotten she was on the other side of the gate and went to change Emily's nappy.
Luckily a nice neighbour spotted her and came to get me.
I have also had some really emotional outbursts and been far too tough on Lulu especially in the bad times. So it's all about ensuring our family stays strong and sometimes you need to make those calls.
Besides this is my family and I will do whatever it takes to keep them well and happy but not at the expense of my own sanity - that's just stupid. Happy mummy happy family!!
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