Just when you think you can't go on. Just when you think that ONE MORE NIGHT without sleep is going to kill you. When the dark circles under your eyes could scare away small children, and you are so grumpy (read: bitchy) that your family keeps a safe distance of ten feet from you, it happens.
What is it that happened, you ask?
Well, kind internets, I will tell you what happened.
She did it. She slept through the night. From 9 p.m. until 7 a.m.
I am not so stupid and naive to think that she will do it again anytime soon. Oh no. I've learned the hard way not to expect good things two nights in a row. Not in this house. Nope. I don't care. I don't care at all because I just wanted one night. One night of sleep. It's all I wanted and I sort of* got it. I will not complain today. I promise.
* I say "sort of" because around 5 a.m. I glanced at the clock and had to think really hard about why I was sleeping. I freaked out a bit and thought maybe something had happened to her, and then I heard her sigh. I then woke every half hour until 7 a.m. just to pinch myself and bask in the glory of all that is good and holy.
Oh that's wonderful! I'm so happy for you! She is beautiful - absolutely beautiful! Sleeping is such a joyous thing! Enjoy it while you can.
Posted by: Em | Thursday, October 13, 2005 at 09:46 AM
Yipee!!!!!!
Posted by: The Greatest Aunt | Thursday, October 13, 2005 at 10:01 AM
Yeah baby JuJu!!!!! And yeah for you on the sleep!
Posted by: Amanda | Thursday, October 13, 2005 at 11:20 AM
Good things come to those who wait...what a dolly she is! Glad you were able to get such a good rest.
Posted by: Shann | Thursday, October 13, 2005 at 01:04 PM
Congratulations!! Go Baby JuJu. I don't think I've slept a full nights sleep in five years and I still occassionally get up to check if the boys are still breathing if they really crash out!
Posted by: yammer | Thursday, October 13, 2005 at 01:38 PM
Well hot damn! Good for her and good for you.
Posted by: Beth | Thursday, October 13, 2005 at 02:40 PM
okay, but really, is that a cute facec or what! really. so cute!!! who needs sleep with that kind of cute!
Posted by: honestyrain | Thursday, October 13, 2005 at 04:04 PM
OMG JuJu, I must dig out some of my baby pictures. You won't believe the resemblance. I don't know how she can look so much like her dad AND me. Go figure...
Love,
Mom
Posted by: Mom | Thursday, October 13, 2005 at 05:14 PM
So cute and she sleeps! What could be better?
Posted by: kat | Thursday, October 13, 2005 at 06:36 PM
Yay. I'm so happy for you. It's been a long time coming!
Posted by: Chris | Thursday, October 13, 2005 at 08:16 PM
You are such a good Mother to NOT expect it again any time soon! Is'nt it amazing how much better you feel after just ONE good night's sleep?
Hang in there!
Posted by: Tammy | Thursday, October 13, 2005 at 08:26 PM
So did she do it again? Inquiring minds want to know!
I'm sending zzz's your way...
Posted by: girl | Saturday, October 15, 2005 at 07:04 PM
She is gorgeous!!
Posted by: Sonia | Sunday, October 23, 2005 at 11:24 AM