See that little face up there. Those poor little red eyes. That’s what you get when you spend the day screaming.
Yesterday was tough. Super tough. I had a super horrid night’s sleep – both Milla and Murphy tag teamed it through the night – and managed to keep me from sleeping too much. Murphy decided that it was the night where she would like to go to the potty thank you very much rather than use her nappy. At 12:15am. WHAT! Who was the duffer that toilet trained a two year old that still can’t even pull down her own pants? Whilst I was dealing with that – the light woke Miss Milla. Apparently 12:15am is the PERFECT time for a feed thanks mummy. Even though she hasn’t had a night time feed in oh – um – 8 weeks. I tell you what – I whipped that booby out quick smart and she had the quickest feed she’s ever had – threw her back into bed and attempted sleep – only to be woken again by Murph grizzling. She ended up in bed with me. Humpf. Akin to sleeping with Mr Snuffaluffugus.
SO – I started the day all cranky.
I walked off some of the cranks – but then then it all went pear-shaped. Milla spent hours screaming. Blood curdling. I just though she was over-tired – so I kept trying to resettle etc etc etc. To no avail. Happened upon our gorgeous Maternal & Child health nurse (whoops – I unknowingly missed my appointment….) who mentioned reflux as the casue. Quick call to the fabulous Dr L. I am now armed with medication and tools for combat. We will get through today.
Oh – did I mention – my favourite external hard drive also had a case of the cranks. Fixed that up quick smart!
On a fabulous note – I received my travel itinerary for the Canon photo5 trip! So excited. (quick newsflash for new readers – I won the ‘portraiture‘ category in the 2009 Canon photo5 competition. My prize was a Canon 5D MkII, 24-105L series lens and a 3 day trip to tropical North Queensland). It looks to be fabulous! Am looking forward to meeting Chris Bray – awesome adventures he has!
Oh oh oh – on ANOTHER fabulous note……. the fabulous MAEVE magazine will be debuting in 15 days…….. check out this little tidbit……..
Today will be a good day. A little bitty babe is coming here to be captured – looking forward to meeting him. Milla will be restful and happy, Murphy will not be too cyclonic, Madison will have a fabulous day and Mackenzie will ROCK her little world.
5 comments
Jen Harr - Oh Kylie….roughness, it sounds. Somehow you make it seem fun…all that crying and sleeplessness with your brilliant writing and photography.
What a fun magazine!
Veronica - Squeee on the Canon trip! Congrats!
And poor little pet, I hope she’s feeling lots better now.
Chelsey - Oh we do not like crank yankers over here! I hope everyone is feeling up to par these days. And YAY on you for all these awards & magazine debuts!!! Today will be a good day
Kylie Collins - I’m loving your style and your humor! I was going through some of your older posts and you mentioned a shampoo you were using for your daughter’s psoriasis. My husband has just recently began suffering from it quite badly on his scalp and we have gone through a few prescriptions with few good results. So I would love to know the name of it if you would be so kind.
Kelly Be A Fun Mum - Oh yes, one of those days. I found you through Maeve. I’m excited about the first issue. YAY! I’ll be back soon.