naps......

Do you remember when your first born baby came home?  Do you remember "older, more experienced" parents (and maybe even the doctor) telling you "when the baby takes a nap - TAKE A NAP."  My son will be 50 this year but I remember not only being told but actually following the advice.

I also remember the occasional nap while being Dad's caregiver.  Not as often, but they did happen.  Not as often because I only rarely had to be up in the middle of the night.  I did learn to sleep with "one ear tuned for Dad" though - in case he needed me, or fell, or called for me.  Makes for interesting sleep patterns - right?

The interesting thing, as the 3 of us take care of the 3 of us, is one sister just came home from having surgery and being in the hospital for 4 days.  Our bedrooms are next to each other so, yes, I'm the one listening for if she needs help.  The problem is.......  I seem to "hear" things.  I came to hearing her call me - at 3:00am.  The problem is she was sound asleep!  I definitely think a nap is on the schedule for this afternoon!  Sometimes it is easier to laugh.... or you will start screaming!