Clearing the mind

Two hours later... Jack is back asleep in his own bed. He went to bed right on time originally. Happy Mumma. Woke up about half an hour later. Started crying hysterically and started yipping (a specific Jackson cry when he gets too worked up) when Daddy tried to get him back to sleep instead of Mom. Two hours later, he's finally asleep. Crying it out doesn't work for us so I just keep praying hard that this will (finally) be the night he sleeps 8 (or more!) hours straight! 

Things on my mind before I go to sleep:

Ice cream in a waffle cone sounds super amazing right now! 

Our idiot neighbor who usually takes up two parking spaces because they can't park between the lines finally parked between the lines... But so close to the Jeep I doubt there's not a large door ding. I mean, I guess they could be very skinny neighbors who can open their car door an inch and get out. Learn to park or don't drive a big SUV! 

Jackson really needs to start sleeping through the night ASAP! I am starting to feel sleep deprived which makes me short with him. I don't like raising my voice at him, but less chances are given when Mumma is tired. 

I really want spaghetti and meatballs but my husband isn't a huge fan of spaghetti and for whatever reason thinks spaghetti and meatballs is even worse! What kind of child grows up to be an adult who doesn't like spaghetti and meatballs? Those were the best days growing up! Also when we had sloppy joes for dinner, another meal he dislikes! 

I have to pre pack for our move and I have just zero motivation. Well, no, I have about 1% motivation. So basically zero. 

I have a bad taste in my mouth that brushing my teeth didn't take away. We have cauliflower cheese soup for dinner, which is delicious! I think it's the water I've been drinking after dinner. That's. bit alarming. I purify our water so it shouldn't leave an icky taste! 

If I could (as in with Jackson, because physically I think I actually could without a problem) I would sleep between 24-48 hours straight. I think that would be so relaxing and just what I need right now. I would need to eat a big meal right before though. Yes, that is how much I need and want sleep! 

Ironically, it takes me awhile to fall asleep at night. Like now. In the morning after Jack wakes up I can fall back asleep very solidly for 5-15 minutes while he plays. Why can't I fall asleep so soundly now when I'd have at least a full hour before Jack wakes up again? 

I love weekends. Yes, moms don't get the same kinds of weekends as working women (excluding working moms), but my husband is home so he can watch Jack in the morning while I sleep a little longer. It is nice just to stay in bed and not worry about Jack getting into anything dangerous or coloring in the walls or couch! 

Ok, I think my brain may be ready to power down. See, writing random thoughts helps clear the mind! 

Goodnight, world.