Tough Times

I knew going into having two children in the same year that there would be some tough times. I have always said that the first six months would be the hardest, then it should get a little easier. Well last night was one of those tough times for me.

Mr. Harry for some reason had a bellyache (or maybe teeth) and I didn't get him down until after 9:30 for bed. He took no afternoon nap and so he was extremely overtired. So we both fell into bed after a long afternoon. But around 10:30 Miss Lorelai and Mr. Harry both woke up screaming. So who do you take and comfort and who do you let scream? During the day I feel like it is a "take a number" type deal but for some reason the night is different. I know they are hurting and something is wrong if they wake in the night and so I want to give them the quality time they need with cuddling, rocking and whatever they need to help them feel comforted and to go back into dreamland. So my hands were tied last night and I felt my heart being pulled into so many different directions. But we managed with lots of patience, prayers, Tylenol, rocking and lots of cuddles and kisses. Within an hour and half we were all back into dreamland.

Unfortunately, I did not get to stay in dreamland for long as Mr. Harry was back up at 3:30 with his bellyaches. Not sure what is going on but poor guy was miserable. We made it through the night and hoping that both kiddos get some good naps today.

I am just so glad that God is there to help us through these times. To help me through these times. It is amazing as I was falling back to sleep I was praying and telling God how I struggle sometimes with 3 children demanding my attention and here he is with all the children of the world wanting his undivided attention and asking for his help. Wow makes my problems look meager compared to what he takes care of each and every day for us. Life just gets put back into perspective at these moments. God does not complain or gripe when his children call to him...therefore I need to be more patient (sometimes needing more then other times) and try to live more like Him. Amazing the every day life lessons he shows us...even at 3:30 in the morning!