So last night was kind of crazy with the kids. Dekker calmed down once we were in the room and fell asleep decently soon after, but Laela knew she had a captive audience. That, and her unbelievable fatigue, kept all of us up until 1:00am ish, which is our 2:00am. So we were kinda pooped. But so was she, after being up since 8:00 that morning, and only napping for about ten minutes in the van. For literally the first time since she was born, we worked to intentionally rock her to sleep. When she was finally asleep, Brady successfully laid her down in her playpen and she slept until morning, or I guess later that morning.
It was a short night, but the kids were ready to get up and have breakfast with the family. Sadly, they were both still completely shot, and didn’t play especially well or cooperate. I’m pretty sure all Dekker ate all day was buns and grapes. I’m thankful for family who gets it, and loves the kids despite their screams and discontent. We put them down for naps a bit early, which was momentarily devastating for them, until they fell asleep moments later. They were so ready! It was sad to miss some cousin time but they definitely needed more sleep, and we all needed a break from the volume they produced.
I think I can safely say they felt decently better in the evening. Not all the way better, but less screaming and more cuddling, which I can definitely handle! We ate Christmas dinner, took pictures, and opened presents. Gifts actually went over great! Dekkers favorites were a wooden ambulance and a pair of slippers, and Laela loves her new baby doll, who appears to give great hugs and kisses. It was a really good, loaded, day. The kids went down at a pretty normal time, and we’re in bed nice and early as well. Hopefully we’ll get good and rested and feel 100% tomorrow!
I hope everyone else is enjoying their holiday so far as well!