I hate to brand it "the worst night ever" as I have never had a colicky kid or whatnot. But we have had our share of cranky baby nights... however last night I believe takes the cake. (So far!)
Our neightbour has an ex, whether or not it's ex-husband or ex-boyfriend I'm not too sure, but that ex has a dog. We were under the impression there were no pets allowed here, but you gotta 'love' rule breakers.
Our neighbour had her mother take her young daughter (just a bit older than Brant) for the evening, just so she could get a break. Fair enough, we all need a break! She had her ex over, and they were having some drinks. They were being completely fair about trying to keep quiet, and respectful that we had a little guy. At around 1030 they invited some friends over for drinks. They too were nice and quiet, didn't play music too loud, but did hang out on the balcony and talked a bit loud. Around 1230 they decided to go out... where I don't know... as i'm usually in bed and asleep by 1030. Shortly after they left the ex's dog started barking. And barking... and barking and barking. Until finally around 115 we decided to call the cops. They weren't home or I would have got them to shut their dog up! The cops said they would send someone around to check things out.
Their dog continued to bark until about 230 when our neighbours got home! Needless to say, after trying hard, Colin and I could NOT sleep! He finally stopped barking once they got home and ahhh... it was nice a quiet. But ... not for long. Brant must have had a nightmare and woke up screaming at about 245-300. We brought him to bed with us and after about half and hour of crying he went back to sleep.
(Side Note) I think it's funny how kids sleep! I mean, I don't know about you, but I tend to stay relatively still at night and usually wake up in the same position I fell asleep in. I think it's hilarious how much kids move in their sleep. How do they stay asleep after moving soo much and then wake up bright and chipper?!!? i have no idea...
Anywho, after having been kicked, bumped, head butted and elbowed from anywhere from my tummy, head and boobs I got Colin to take him back to his room. Well Brant woke up from trying to be moved at 530, and decided that that was enough sleep for him.
So needless to say, we've been up since... oh heck I don't even know if we fell asleep!?!?
It was a horrible night, and to top it all off, all three of us are sick, so sleep would have helped!
BUT - we did make it to church, a little late, but we still made it! Colin had to teach and I had to lead the music in RS. And we got to come home and take a nap! So not all was lost, but it's going to catch up with us I betcha!
Sunday, July 25, 2010
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We can totally sympathize with you!! I think Camilla is cutting teeth again... Good luck tonight! :)
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