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Things I wish I didn’t say at 4.42 AM

by Whitney

First and foremost, I wish I wasn’t familiar with what the lighting in my house looks like at this time of night. Sadly, having been in this house only 6 nights, I already know too well how to navigate the route from my futon, past the couch, turning a corner, past two doors into the children’s room.

So I wish I had nothing to say at 4.42 AM. I had already been awoken at 11.30 by Scarlett and then again at 3 am by Scarlett who, after an uneventful nursing session, went easily back to sleep.

But then at 4.40, I heard a small voice in the night call out, “I have a poopy diaper.” I went to change MR. ICANTHOLDMYPOOPUNTIL7AM and it was a false alarm. I was pissed. I put him back in bed and returned to my room. I heard him open his CD player, pop in The Beatles and turn it on.

I quote myself, “If he f***ing wakes her up I am going to kick him in the head.”

Stumble it!

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4 Responses to “Things I wish I didn’t say at 4.42 AM”

  1. Much More Than A Mom Says:
    February 17th, 2008 at 6:42 pm

    You are so not alone in saying things like that and regretting it! ;-)

  2. Heather Says:
    February 18th, 2008 at 9:52 am

    Sister, in my house it’s usually “punch so and so in the face” but I feel your pain. Those dark hours of the night are filled with nasty little statements that we wouldn’t otherwise say.

  3. Mom101 Says:
    February 18th, 2008 at 7:58 pm

    If you’re up again then tonight, text me. I’ll be up too. Fun!

  4. Elizabeth Says:
    February 21st, 2008 at 11:03 am

    I am laughing hysterically, because I knowing the feeling all too well. Oh, the rage I’ve felt at 4:42 am, myself! You don’t really mean it, but it’s the only thing to describe that feeling.

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