I used to sleep....I think.

Before I had kids I would get tired once in a while or so I thought. The tired of yesteryear is nothing compared to the tired of today. Before kids I would get tired and feel like sleeping but I could still function. Before kids I would get tired and have a nap. Now though, I get so tired that it is physically hard to function, I can barely keep my eyes open and it is hard to concentrate. Concentration and open eyes are kind of key to motherhood. I mean with closed eyes goodness only knows what kind of trouble the little munchkins would get into. I don't even want to imagine. The other major difference is in the napping, or lack there of. You see when you have children they only ones napping are the kids. Now those of you without kids are saying "well nap when the kids do." WRONG. Every mother in the world knows that if she tries to lay down for a nap when the kids are sleeping, as soon as her head hits the pillow they will be awake and you will have to get up. It is some sort of sick sixth sense that children are born with. "moms trying to sleep. Quick wake up!!!" It never fails. I have tried laying down as soon as I have put Issy for a nap and I kid you not as soon as I am comfortable she is awake.

So the moral of this story is being a parent equals being exhausted. I have been assured that this gets better once they turn 18 and move out. I will let you know in another 12 years if this is true or not. Until then someone pass the coffee.