Last night was a bit rough, but we have been extremely fortunate up to this point. Lyla woke up just after midnight, and we weren't able to get her settled until well after 1:30am. Just a small cough and needing some TLC I guess. Leaving her to "cry it out" is really not something we can fully commit to until we get home. Being in the same room and having neighbors in the hotel doesn't let that last too long. So about the only thing that has proven effective is to hold her in my arms, sing to her, and rock back and forth. Usually stroking her head also helps. I was running out of things to sing (besides making up words to songs or repeating them over and over), so I have pulled out my MP3 player and put it in one ear. I then hum or quietly sing along with it. Chris Tomlin sings some good lullaby music! If I ever heard myself sing or if anyone asks me to repeat it, I'll deny I have ever said this!
Due to the shorter than normal sleep, she's also taking her first morning nap. Though the crib wouldn't do. It's on my lap while I am in a chair with my feet propped up. I finished the book I was reading, so I've picked up my BlackBerry (and writing this post) to buy some time. I think my whole rear end is asleep, but I've been eating so much this trip, there is some extra padding that will hopefully buy me a few extra minutes of semi-comfort.
Uh oh, she's waking up!
Later, Paul
Sent on my Sprint BlackBerry
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