Holding Her Breath...by Myla

Tonight mommy is holding her breath.  She is hoping that her littlest darling will go to sleep.  She is praying that her littlest darling isn't getting sick.  She is wondering what the night will look like.
Last night was a bit rough in the Douglas house.  I just could not sleep well.  I would just dose off when my belly would hurt and I would be wide awake and screaming!  If you know me at all you know that I do not scream, so it was definitely a rough night.  My poor sister couldn't sleep well because I hurt and was loud.  My mommy couldn't sleep because she had to hold and comfort me.  Daddy even got in on the action when he got home, waking up and trying to help mommy figure out what to do.
Anyone walking into our house today could tell that we had a difficult night.  My big sister tried to have a good day, but she was just so tired.  Mommy said not to worry because sometimes we just gotta cry over everything and it will be okay.  Daddy had to work and he went to run this morning because he is still training for the half marathon in a few weeks.  He came to check on us as much as he could today.  Believe it or not, he actually looks pretty rested!  Me and mommy aren't sure how!  I started coughing and sneezing this morning and have done it off and on all day.  And my eyes look a bit glassy.  I was so tired today but didn't rest well at any time.
Tonight I was so very tired that I just fell asleep in the middle of bouncing in my jumparoo.  Bounce, Bounce, eyes roll back in my head.  Bounce, Bounce, eyes roll back in my head.  Eventually the bouncing just stopped and I was out.  Mommy picked me up and held me while I took a little cat nap.  Then I had a bath and mommy put me in my bed.  I seemed so tired until she laid me down and now I am just restless.
The good news is that Lynley is staying at Grandma and Pa's tonight because mommy wanted her to be able to sleep better, especially since tomorrow is Sunday.  I am all tucked in and clean from my bath and so hopefully I will drift off for a good nights rest soon.  Mommy has some work to do for tomorrow night and then I think she is going to try and go to bed much earlier than usual!!
Yep, mommy is holding her breath just waiting to see what the night has in store for us.