She give and then she (freakin') take away..

She give and then she (freakin') take away..

Rachel is usually a very good napper.  Every Saturday, I can depend on a good three hours when I can get stuff done.  During this time, Laurel is either having a friend over or at a friend's house.  This is an irony that just bites me hard in the ass.  During the week, while at work, I want to be with the girls.  And during the weekend, after spending a short amount of time with them, I either want to shoo them to nap or go off with a friend.

Today was an odd day.  Rachel was asleep coming home from morning activities but she wasn't napping as I put her in her crib.  She stayed up for 45 minutes before I got her..it was like her own "Rachel way" of saying "Happy Mother's Day" and "Don't Take me for Granted", at the same time.  (God damn, this girl is going to kick the shit out of me during her teenage years..)

I was so out of my element that I didn't know what to do?  I tried to "cuddle"  (not my gig) and watch the weirdos of Fresh Beat with her.  While intrigued, she was still wide awake.  I have no idea what I can do..(Ching and Laurel are gone to some sort of Newton festival where he is bending over and paying $17 to have Laurel's face painted.)  Laundry..not so easy..she tosses to the clothes out of the basket.  My blog is not an option..she keeps wanting to go up!  Even if I sit down to make a grocery list..it isn't happening.  My daughter is holding me hostage.

At least if she doesn't sleep now, she will sleep through the night.  And even if she doesn't..this is my weekend, Ching will get up with her..