Sleep Deprived; And Trying to Thrive
Tuesday, July 15, 2008  by Cindy Droog

Just when the baby started sleeping through the night, our two-year-old has started to wake up. I don't know if he's having bad dreams, or maybe, it's because we need a new filter for his Atmosphere Air Purifier, so it hasn't been running. (It does make a very soothing noise.)

Either way, it's made for an interesting few weeks of sleeplessness that catches up with me right around 2 p.m. every day. I certainly can't skip all my afternoon meetings, but I'm starting to think the concept of "siesta" - practiced in Spain, China, and a host of other countries - is a good one.

I'll surive, but I can't help but wonder what he dreams about, as do all parents. This wonderment even made it into a song by the Barenaked Ladies, the band that I've seen live the second most times. (Jimmy Buffett is first. I've seen him 11 times. I've seen BNL four times.) So, today's lyrics are from "What do you dream about?," in which they sing about a sleeping newborn:

"Do you dream about music or mathematics or planets too far for the eye?...

Do you dream about Jesus or quantum mechanics, or angels who sing lullabies?"

I can't wait until he's old enough to tell me. What was your child's first dream that he/she could communicate to you? How did you respond? Would love to hear your story...

 Boys in PJs

The boys in their pajamas, just before dream-time!


Comments

# Janet said on July 17, 2008 3:14 PM:

I know of a great opportunity that will let you retire and stay home to raise your kids!

I kid... I kid...

# Cindy Droog said on July 18, 2008 4:20 PM:

Thanks, Janet :-) If I didn't absolutely love what I do, I'd be responding to you differently. :-) I'm in this amazing book club - some of the women are stay-at-home moms, some are working moms, and one is an entrepreneur. We all feel blessed to have the lives we do, and find a lot of joy in talking about what we have in common vs. what we do not. Hey, after next book club, I'll share some of the conversations here - they're always lively!  - Cindy

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