Seriously sleep deprived but lovin' it

My brain does not function on less than 6 hours of sleep. The longer the days go on, the more problems I have. Preston says I am "sleep-depraved." Here are just a few examples (because I can't remember any more) of the problems my brain is having lately because of the ongoing and cumulative sleep deprivation.

• I swept up the floor up after breakfast today and swept all of the dirt, food, etc. into a little pile. On the way to get the dustpan I got distracted and completely lost my train of thought. I left the pile of dirt sitting there all morning and didn't remember anything about it until I stepped on it around lunchtime.
• Two nights ago I turned on some lullaby music when I was giving Cora one of her middle-of-the-night bottles. I was listening to the music and just resting my eyes for a second while feeding her. I woke up who-knows-how-much later. The music was over and Cora was fast asleep with the bottle in her neck. Oops.
• On more than one occasion I have dialed a number on the phone and then while waiting for an answer I forgot completely who I was calling and why I was calling them.
• Today I went downstairs to get the fax machine so I could fax a report I had proofed to my boss. I walked down the stairs and went over to the printer, which we also keep in the basement. I stared at the printer for about 20 seconds wondering why nothing was printing. Then I stood there for 10 more seconds before I realized that nothing was printing because I hadn't printed anything, I just came down for the fax machine. Duh.
• I cry for no reason. Or for any reason. Either one. Earlier today Arden was wanted to watch Tarzan during breakfast. We were only about 5 minutes into it when I started to cry (now really...it is SAD when the baby gorilla gets eaten by the panther! And then his mom is walking along so slowly and sadly behind the other gorillas...*sniff* *sniff* Ok, I better stop thinking about it now or I will start crying again)!
• And, last but not least I am juuuust a little bit grouchy. Well, maybe more than a little bit. maybe a lot.

But, it is all worth it, I have three of the cutest kids ever. EVER. So, I will deal with the sleep deprivation/depravity and hang in there as best I can. I apologize AND apologize in advance for any forgetfulness, grouchiness, etc. that already has or that may land on you in the next few weeks!

Here is Cora, we took her to the park for the first time today:



Doesn't Dax look so grown up? He loves to play ball!


And, here is Arden. Please notice the "church shoes" she had to wear to the park, and also notice they are on the wrong feet. She HAS to choose her own shoes and put them on herself. She doesn't care if they are backwards, she just wants to do it herself! Still adorable though!