I am exhausted...

[nikkiARNGwife]

I mean it. I am totally wiped out emotionally and physically. If it weren't for knowing that this deployment is less than 2 weeks from being over I might just end up in the looney bin. I seriously have to applaud all single mothers out there b/c doing this for a year alone has been so hard...I can't imagine doing it for one day longer than that.

Now that Ella is older and more demanding lol..other than her nap today I have not had one minute to catch my breath between her and Avery...I just need an extra pair of hands around you know..to just help...and she's apparently teething b/c she is CRANKY and the past couple of days hasn't slept well at all for naps or night time...finally tonight I gave her a little tylenol and she finally went to sleep an hour later than usual..which meant Avery was an hour off b/c I just can't get them both down at one time at this point.

Anyway, I'm rambling...just exhausted and when DH gets home I'm getting me a DAY OFF!! :cursing:

[Emmy]

I remember how hard the jump from 1 to 2 kids is Nikki - just take it day by day! I'm glad it's almost over!

[Kat Stokes]

{{{HUGS}}} Nikki!!!! I know how you feel. My DH doesn't really do a whole lot to help me with the kids and it gets really overwhelming at times. Get some Hyland's teething tablets for her though if you don't already have some! :)

[jessica31876]

Aww Im sorry!! I remember how tough it was with little ones and how exhausting it was. As tough as it was I sure miss those early days!! My husband was barely ever home at that point in our kids lives. He spent alot of time in the pool halls playing pool and darts with his brother and I was at home alone with the kids almost all the time so I totally know how you feel. Hope the next two weeks fly by for you and you get a much deserved day or two to yourself to sit back and relax!!

[iJenny]

((big hugs)) Nikki.

Jeff was on a business trip when Cam was 3 and Connor was 3 months and it was really hard. Of course, it was only for three weeks, so I can't even come *close* to understanding where you're coming from.

But you've done an amazing job of holding the family together while DH was deployed. And, like you said, its almost over. Take it one day at a time, ok hon?

You're a rockstar in my eyes.

[nikkiARNGwife]

Thanks girls...I was pretty down last night when I posted this....you just get worn out you know? I talked to my mom last night and she promised to come over tonight and help with bedtime lol...it's really the part of the day I get most frustrated with I guess b/c I'm just so tired and my patience is worn thin and I just want them to GO TO SLEEP lol...anyway..15 days, 15 days, 15 days...I think I'll chant that to myself all day today lol

[mom2peanuts]

Oh Nikki, I am sorry. I can't even imagine being alone even for a few weeks, heck days. It's hard with little ones because they are so demanding and if you don't have any help it can be exhausting. You do deserve a day off, more than a day off really.