Notes from the underslept
One of the many infant care books Baby and I now own expresses the memorable sentiment that nothing is more satifying for parents of a newborn than when their baby lets out a huge, wet burp after eating. While I agree that such moments are nice, the really great moment -- for me, at least -- has been rocking a newly-changed and alert baby at 3:00 AM until I feel her head resting on my shoulder. It's then that I think, "the dog would never let me do this."
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Something that people without infants our sleeping disorders may not realize is that when you wake up in the middle of the night for more than a few minutes, you're incredibly hungry. Just now it feels like there are kittens trying to escape my stomach -- and they aren't interested in taking the normal route out. I'm attempting to distract them with TJ's ripoff Triscuits and cream cheese.
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The second house that Baby and I applied to rent (see below) was taken by a large family last night. It turns out they had already put down a deposit when we applied for the place. I won't begrudge them the house, since they seem to need it more than we do, but I am a little miffed that they rented the house across the street, too. Oh, well. I guess we weren't meant to live in Highland Park.
We're still in contact with the South Pasadena real estate guy, but he hasn't gotten word from the owner yet. I'm supposed to call him back on Wednesday, but he hasn't been encouraging at all. Leasing agents and landlords are the flakiest people I have ever dealt with.
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Well, the kittens are mollified, so I'm back to bed. Good night folks. Next time you see Baby, ask her how she's enjoying M*A*S*H. Just don't get her started on Alan Alda's increasing self-importance starting in season four.
I love reading your Wren updates, you guys are hilarious. God Bless on the housing stuff.
When I used to have to get up every hour at night to pee I thought I was just hungry because I was pregnant. But you're right. I'm still starving when I get up to feed her. I pack a lunch when I go to bed at night.
Oh, I forgot to mention that what this show needs is about a thousand more Hawkeye-centric episodes. Or better yet- ones where Hawkeye is the only English speaking character. Those are the best.
For some reason, I wake up about 3-4 times a night on a regular basis, but honestly never notice hunger. Of course, it could be because I eat 14 meals a day.
As for M*A*S*H, if anything says "Alan Alda" in the writing or directing credits, run quickly. Otherwise, you might be safe.
arkay's new band is going to be called ALDA. and they're going to ROCK.