Go Ahead. Add to My Sleepless Night.

A sick baby is always a lot of work.

My toddler got sick yesterday. All moms know what a mess this is to clean up when they just let it out where ever they are. Luckily, she wasn't on the carpet. Hardwood floors are much easier to clean up than carpet. Also, when they are as busy as my toddler, it is hard to keep them still. Picture me chasing my toddler around the house with a large blue bowl just in case she happens to spew again.

I debated having her sleep with my husband and myself just in case she got sick again. I decided to put her in her own bed after all. About 3:45 AM, I am awakened by coughing. I jumped out of bed and ran to her room. Upon opening the door, I was hit in the face by the unmistakable odor of what used to be in her stomach. I assumed she had just gotten sick. I was wrong. She had obviously gotten sick much earlier and I didn't hear a thing. The mess was dried to all her covers and pajamas and even in her hair. For now, she has nothing more than fuzz so cleaning her head was a lot easier than it could have been.

With the help of Dad, a quick change of sheets, blankets, and pajamas and a 10 minute rock later, I laid her back in her bed and laid myself down on the floor beside her bed until she went back to sleep.

Here I am two days later finishing my thoughts. Two days of a not-so-well toddler will wear a person out. We got through the day with no throwing up. Thumbs up to that! I was able to put my toddler back in her bed tonight. I will keep my fingers crossed that all goes well and we all sleep peacefully. Last night, my husband and I lined our bed with towels to catch any "mess ups" that may have happened in the night. Luckily, there were no problems. We just weren't able to sleep as soundly. Well, at least I wasn't. I am not sure if it was the constant checking on my toddler or the intermittent snoring of my husband.

As my husband and I sit on the couch together, both of us with our laptops, I can't help but be relaxed that the girls are tucked in and quiet (for the moment) in their beds. My days tend to be crazy running after the girls, so I am relieved to have help when their Dad gets home. I love when he walks in the door.