We are especially so tired today because Tara had a really rough night. Between a cold that has her congested and some intestinal issues that have her even more congested, she was pretty miserable. Jen was up with her most of the night, and I was up with her from 3:30-4:30am, after which I couldn’t go back to sleep. During that time, Tara wouldn’t sleep in her bed, my arms, the couch, her swing, the sink¹, or the floor.

Nevertheless, she was a lot more chipper today than either Jennifer or I. Before dinner tonight she was standing while holding on to my fingers for support, then as she got herself steadied, she’d gradually let go of my fingers and stand for a half second or less before plopping down on her bottom or tipping over. Immediately, she would again reach for my hands so that I could help her to her feet again. She did this 15-20 times, and we even got some of it on video. As Jen got out the camcorder, Anna got out her digital camera to start snapping, but couldn’t get it to work, and at one point cocked her head to the side and said, “Hmm, my memory card isn’t right.” Girly yes, but geeky too.

Anna developed some sort of rash after her visit to the pumpkin patch on Sunday, and ended up coming home early from school (after today’s visit to the same pumpkin patch). We don’t really know what’s going on with it; could be new laundry detergent, a virus, itchy clothes, sun spots, sleeping in the sink²… who knows.

Between the poor sleep, a lousy day at work, sickness, and skin malady, I’m hoping for a quick return to normalcy; even going back to normal tiredness levels would be a relief.

¹ Actually I didn’t put her in the sink, but I may tonight if she does it again.

² Oh wait, that was Tara.