It just doesn’t make sense that she’s up all night. I really want the fix to be as easy as a week of antiobiotics and some ear drops. I just get so lost when she doesn’t do what kids are supposed to do.
Kids are supposed to like pizza and hot dogs. That’s what they do. All kids like pizza and hot dogs. Kids are supposed to be fascinated by airplanes, boats and trains. And puppies, kittens and bunny rabbits. It would be strange, unnatural for a kid to not like those things.
Kids are supposed to watch cartoons and beg to stay up just five more minutes at night and sleep in just five more minutes in the morning. They’re supposed to cry when told no, but stop crying when they either get their way (not in my house!) or realize that crying isn’t working. Then they’re supposed to sulk and pout. They’re also supposed to sleep soundly until morning. That’s the way of the universe, God’s natural plan. Right?
So what’s a mom to do when things don’t go as they’re supposed to? Emma should not be crying for two hours at bedtime. She should not be waking up every couple of hours at night. She should not be awake at 6 a.m., fully rested and ready to play. She should still be asleep, dammit!
But here we are. I’m taking her to the doctor today and praying she has one hell of an ear infection.
