Well, They Warned Us
8/3/2003
From about 10:00 this morning till about 4:30 the afternoon, Xander has been fussy. We tried everything: rocking, walking, bouncing, a trip to the Library (the room next to his seems to usually calm him). EVEN Wendi’s “Songs for Sleepy Time” record. (Yes, an actual record.) Nothing worked.
It took a 20 minute drive down the road to get him to drop off. We left him in the car seat though we brought him up to his room. About an hour later, he woke up, discovered he was in a car seat and started crying. However, this time, Xander took to break with very little fuss and ate well. After that, it was a very hurried swaddle (silly hat be damned!) and put back to sleep. It was about 5:30. Tina took pity on us and offered to delay her departure until we awoke. (She returns Tuesday.) Naturally, he was a perfect angel. Wendi thought he might do well with an extra 45 minutes sleep so he’s got another 10 to go. Then we’ll see if he’s over whatever was pissing him off.
On my to-do list, which the two of us write every night, only “exercise” was completed. Fix the toilet and hang the curtains will still be on the list tomorrow. Part of the biggest change is that we now have to think “window of opportunity” in a big way. The baby’s asleep? What can we get done in 20 minutes?!? Go! Go! Go!
If Tina had her way, we use at least half of that time to eat the scrumptious meals she prepares. My M-I-L doesn’t really get the idea of a “quick” bite to eat.
(Later)
Well, the Little Dude was simply too tired to do much eating tonight: only 18 minutes for the first course and nothing in the second. We’d be more concerned if he hadn’t spent most of the day not sleeping. No doubt, he’ll perk up for the 10:00 feeding. (Or failing that, there’s the 12:30 one. Or the 5:00 one. And so on…) His eyes looked all gunky today so we’ve been cleaning them with damp cotton balls. Thank God our first pediatrician’s visit is tomorrow. He can tell us Alexander’s not suffering too much from our incompetence. It’ll also be good to see what he weighs. (Xander, not the doctor.)
Well, time to eat for big people. I’ll keep you informed of all the exciting events.
(Tired) Brian