I really think this week is one of the worst of my life. I don’t know, maybe not. But it’s been really draining. And I mean that figuratively and literally. I spent all morning in the bathroom/bed. Thank goodness Scott was home until 2 today. I was dreading him leaving all morning, knowing I didn’t have the energy to carry her around as she has required the past week. When he left we were taking a nap. When she got up, we watched a little bit of Dr. Phil together (yes, I know, I’m starting her young). I decided at the end that she needed OUT, I needed OUT and I could sit down in the car. So off we went to Bojangles to get some mashed potatoes for us for dinner. I drove around until she got a bit cranky and when we came back, I let her play in the front seat of the car for 45 minutes. It was 5:00 by then and I was counting down until her bedtime. We came in and I let her eat (ie play in) the mashed potatoes. That took another 30 minutes. And then, I pulled out the big guns. A 45 minute Wiggles tape. She laid against me like a doll. So, we played for a few minutes and then headed for bath time where after she fell asleep quickly. I am so glad to have this evening over with. That sounds awful but a toddler takes WAY too much energy for an ailing, tired, drained, stressed, I just want to go to sleep mother. I’m actually feeling much better than I was this morning and I’m hoping both of us feel LOTS better tomorrow.
My in-laws have been down twice this week and were there two of the times when we took Emma to the ER. I have to say when someone is sick, they are right by your side. Even when Emma was in the hospital last year, my family came when it was convenient. MIL would come through hell or high waters to get to the hospital when I take Emma. They definitely have a gift of taking care of people.
Oh, and I have been watching American Idol and The Bachelorette–yes, that can be done from a bed. My favorite on AI is the SCAT girl at the end of her “song” when she just flat out screams. Scott and I looked at each other with these faces like, what on God’s green earth was THAT! I’m hoping they didn’t show some of the more talented ones because I’m not seeing any that I’m overly impressed with. As for The Bachelorette (I hate typing that word out!!) it’s kind of boring this year. I feel like all she does is laugh to try to make up for how quiet she was on the last show. I don’t know, I’m not seeing any high potential there either. Maybe I’m wrong. There are still 10 guys left and we barely have seen any of them interact with Meredith, so we’ll see. I’m not holding my breath though.