Going solo

So, today was my first solo day with three kids, since Nate had to go back to work today. It's been incredibly helpful, having him around these past several days. I was able to focus on Sean, and he more or less took care of the girls. It was a good transition.


It hasn't been that bad, going solo--at least, so far. I was up a good hour before the girls today, thanks to Sean, but that gave me time to shower and kind of get ready for the day before they woke up. Usually Meagan is up first, and wakes Bethany up in the process, but not today. Bethany will wake up and shriek until someone comes and gets her down from her bed. I really hate that habit, and I'm trying to break her of it, but no luck yet. Anyway, she started bellowing this morning, and when I went in their room, Meagan was still lying in bed. She said she was tired and wanted to take a nap. Ok. So, I left her there, and a few minutes later she was out.


Later as I was changing Sean--he hates having his diaper changed--he started crying, so Meagan came running in. She watched for a minute, then left and came back with her favorite pink blanket. She said, "The baby's crying--he needs a blankie." I thought it was so cute that she wanted to share, especially that blanket--she's kind of protective of it.


Sean also had his longest wakeful period to date this morning. He ate about 11:00, and dozed off as usual, but only slept for about 10 minutes, then woke up. He actually stayed awake for almost two hours before he ate and went to sleep again. He was tired enough that he actually slept in his bassinet. He hasn't done so well with that the past couple of nights, so I might try keeping him awake for a bit before he goes to bed, to see if that will help. Last night, I tried to put him in the bassinet but he only stayed there for about five minutes before he woke up and started to fuss. I really didn't want to sleep with him on the couch again, so I gave in and brought him to bed with me. He slept just fine right next to me. I know, you're not supposed to do that, but I was tired enough that I did it anyway. Maybe I'll be good tonight and think of something else.