Five Hours

I'm supposed to get 5 straight hours of sleep each night. Doctor's orders. I haven't slept through the night for over a year. Sleep deprivation - it does things to ya.

Last night was attempt number one. Baby girl was super gassy and didn't fall asleep until 10:20p. No joke. Mommy fell asleep shortly after that. On the couch. Little Man awoke saying he "just wanted to get out of bed!" at 1:30a. After settling him down, I climbed into bed. At 3:30a, Miss Muffet figured it was time to nurse. 5:30a and she was up again. Little Man was calling to us that it was "light out!" at 6:30a. And the Little Miss was up-and-at-'em at 7:30a.

So much for night number one. Longest stretch - approximately 3 hours.

Since You Asked...

What's in YOUR Wallet?

Contents of my diaper bag (in no particular order):

• digital camera
• empty packaging for Sir Topham Hatt's car
• pink stuffed bunny rabbit
• overstuffed wallet
• 2 empty baggies
• "Lollie Lamb" book - copyright 1949
• baggie with remains of trail mix snack
• jar of Gerber squash
• jar of Gerber sweet potatoes
• package of pacifier wipes
• thin navy blue headband
• pink waffle headband with white flower
• 5 size three Pampers diapers
• 1 size six Pampers diaper
• mini Fisher Price Doodle-Pro
• 2 packages of Hershey's Kissables
• plastic spoon in wrapper
• 2 plastic spoons out of wrappers
• pair of pink Robeez shoes
• toddler spork
• JJ Cole pacifier holder
• pair of baby leggings (handmade by moi from Gymboree socks!)
• 2 toddler spoons
• 3 noise makers from the inside of old toys
• toddler-size plastic ring
• figure-eight teether
• baggie with toddler fork and knife
• cell phone
• artwork done by son during church
• $10 Stop&Shop gift card
• 2 fake coins
• directions to friends' house with blog ideas listed on back
• 2 sticks of melted gum
• 2 dried-out baby wipes
• odd assortment of receipts
• old shopping list
• Vacation Bible School registration form
• 7 1/2 loose Cheerios
• ladybug sticker
• miniature golf score card
• handful of Blueberry Eyes Design business cards
• Bath & Body Works Orange Ginger travel-size body lotion
• roll of stamps (unopened)
• camera memory card case (empty)
• pad of post-it notes
• blank Ready Post address label
• orange spinning top
• egg shaker
• 1 pink sock (note - not one pair)
• box of 4 crayons from California Pizza Kitchen
• Safety 1st baby hairbrush
• korker bow
• itty-bitty pink bow
• Baby Orajel, Nighttime Formula
• 4 (likely dead) Energizer batteries
• sermon notes from June 14th
• "application for a US Passport by Mail"
• 10 1-cent stamps
• "Stamps Delivered to your Mailbox" brochure
• 4 thank-you cards for son's birthday party (over a month ago!) - sorry!
• list of dairy- and soy-free items available at Stop&Shop
• 4 pads
• 6 tampons
• Daddy's sunglasses
• toddler sunglasses
• Mommy's (previously assumed lost) sunglasses
• 3 pens
• 1 pencil
• 4 loose mini-markers
• infant toothbrush (unknown history - ew!)
• 5 infant spoons
• baggie of Cheerios
• 2 1/2 pieces of Hubba Bubba bubblegum, still in package
• blue race car

I'm clearly prepared for anything. Especially if it requires utensils!

Going Away!

Yup! You can be jealous! It's off the the White Mountains for the next week or so! Back soon!

In My World

I bought a book a little while ago that I was excited to read. Unfortunately, I misplaced it and only just found it a few days ago.

The book?

Happy 4th!

V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N

Okay, so we're getting ready to go on vacation in a couple of weeks and I'm looking for volunteers (don't make me volunteer you!). If you would be interested in doing a guest post during the week of July 13th, please leave a comment and let me know. The topic is up to you - or I can give you a few ideas. I KNOW there are some writers lurking out there, so here's your chance! I triple dog dare you!

Hey June

Well, June is over. I attempted to post everyday during the month of June, but was unable to do so. Here's what I learned in the process:

1. Dawn was right. I should have made a list before I started out. That would've helped as I began to run out of ideas.

2. I like being able to have a few days to mull over my thoughts before publishing them to the world. You may have noticed some posts were a bit...wanting.

3. Posting everyday should mean just that - day. I often posted late at night when my brain function was at its lowest. In fact, several times I fell asleep at the computer!

4. Once I missed a day, it made it easier to miss other days.

5. I'd like to try this again sometime, but I think my brain needs a rest!