Bring it on.

I feel like I've been tested this week, big time. It's almost as if God is saying, "Okay, Lindsay, you're thinking about adopting another kid (or two)? Can you handle a lot more of this?!" And I so totally can!

It started on about Wednesday when Colby started getting this awful cold. He got up a couple of times, in addition to Lily's usual 2 or 3 night wakings. Friday night, Lily started getting sick and was up even more frequently. Saturday I was out with friends until 3am and woke up at 7:45, so that was my fault, but totally worth it since I really needed a break. Sunday night, Lily was incredibly miserable and I was up with her most of the night. It all came to a head on Monday night, when I was up with her until 3:45am. I hand her off to Clint who gets her to sleep in 15 minutes (go figure), and I sleep from about 4 to 6am. I was so miserably tired the entire day yesterday.

BUT, I made a vow. Not only am I going to pass this test, and function despite my sleep deprivation, but I will also be downright bubbly. And, for the most part I am! (When I told my dad this yesterday, he says, "Yeah, you may be happy and bubbly, but your eyes look like if you closed them for more than a couple of seconds you'd fall asleep where you stand." Thanks Dad. )

So to this I say, bring it ON. I am so ready to take on another kid, and can't WAIT to start the adoption process. (Check out my blog for more info.)

And, things are looking up. Despite Colby waking up twice last night, and Lily waking up three, I actually feel like I got some sleep. And, I may be getting their cold, but I'm pumping myself up with Vitamin C and Zinc and will fight it tooth and nail. I think we're over the worst of it though. Lily and Colby are both doing MUCH better.

Oh! And I realized today a few reasons why Lily has been miserable. One, obviously the cold, complete with an ear infection. Two, she popped 2 teeth through between Thursday and yesterday. Three, if you haven't heard of the Wonder Weeks and you have babies, you need to check this article out:

http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetails.aspx?p=114&np=122&id=2312

Lily is suddenly sitting up longer, rolling over more, and making new noises today. I wonder if the Wonder Weeks had something to do with her fussiness.

Anyway, I don't mean to toot my own horn and brag here, but I'm pretty proud of myself, and Clint too. He has been helping me out so much with the kids at night, even though he has to get up and work in the morning and come home and study. (He has a test on Friday, please pray pray pray that he passes!!!!)

Okay, I think I'm done rambling. Thank you if you made it this far.