So last Friday, I began to ponder what I would write for this weeks post; fairly typical of a friday around here.
Saturday, I was no closer to an idea, and beginning to stretch my imagination to its farthest limits. I wanted to make another music video, but I had no inspiration.
By Sunday, and not a clever thought later, I was beginning to stress. I don’t like to pull IBOT posts out of my bottom.
I began some earnest praying for inspiration.
Then, Sunday night, Ava decided that sleep was for the weak. Or rather for those who would prefer not to eat smelly green things from the side of the toilet bowl whilst momentarily unsupervised, and suffer from tummy cramps all night.
At least, that’s what I think was the problem. The poor little thing was screaming in pain, farting like no tomorrow, and clutching her bottom and tummy, begging to go to the toilet. At 11, on the verge of taking her to the hospital because she was such a wreck, I gave her panadol which she hates, and sat her on the couch with me to try and calm her down.
We watched Tess of the Durbevilles, and she found the chickens interesting before deciding to play with my toes.
Panadol makes her hypo.
At midnight, I sent her back to bed, as the pain had obviously subsided, but the little rascal stayed awake till about 2, talking, asking for the toilet, and singing made up songs.
Which meant that I stayed up till two, listening, taking her to the toilet and wondering why we ever encouraged her to speak.
But somewhere in the early hours of monday morning, or possibly after 7 when she got up, (I was sleep deprived), an idea emerged. Like a tiny little light at the end of a uninspired tunnel, I suddenly had direction.
And no, not One Direction this time, but a vlog no less.
Presenting, Slumber Paradise.
A huge thanks to those who contributed at short notice (in order of appearance)
Delightfully Tacky Little Squirts
Aunty Anna
Oh Jess you’re so funny! I’m sorry I missed the call out for input – sleep deprivation is a big part of my life too
x
Catherine Rodie Blagg @CoTaaB recently posted..Thanks for the tits!
I’m always doing these call outs last minute. Next time I’ll be sure to tweet you direct!
Jess@Essentially Jess recently posted..My Week According to Instagram; Who Am I?
As always Jess, full of awesome! So pleased that I could help out as well. I am generally always in the wrong place at the wrong time for that kind of stuff. Hope Ava is feeling better and sleep has been found for you.
Rhianna recently posted..Planning to plan
Youre a crack up! Poor Ava! Do I even want to ask what the green things beside the toilet were? I think I’d go batty being up that much at night!
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The green thing was this sticky toilet cleaning stuff, that you put on the side of the toilet bowl. It’s less obvious than other toilet cleaning things so I thought it would be safe!!
Jess@Essentially Jess recently posted..My Week According to Instagram; Who Am I?
You know that’s going to be stuck in my head all day now, right? Hope Ava
is feeling better now xx
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Nice work, love it! A sleep in. You know, I’d seriously eat a smelly, green toilet thing if I were guaranteed a sleep in.
Poor Ava! Poor you!! x
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I think I would to!
Jess@Essentially Jess recently posted..My Week According to Instagram; Who Am I?
Sleep is something my children do well…the 5:30am wake ups are not so fun though!! Always best to laugh though!
Hope sleep comes easily to all concerned now! xx
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Ohm you’re so talented! And you remind me I haven’t made my bed yet
When did it happen that blogging started coming before making beds?
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Blogging is much more fun that making beds. Just crawl back in and blog away!
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Oh Jess that’s hilarious! And very clever! I hope Ava is feeling better x
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Thanks Kelly xx
Jess@Essentially Jess recently posted..My Week According to Instagram; Who Am I?
was going to write something similar after bub’s efforts last night *yawn*
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I see that yawn and raise you a zzzzzz
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Today is going to be a great day! My internet and therefore, my livelihood has been restored and I got to see Jess Vlog again!!!! Yay! Love it … one day I will get a full, uninterupted 6 hours of sleep and my life will be complete!
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Haha awesome, I’ve never heard of the song but somehow I keep humming to it when your music video came on. =) It’s gonna be a better day, I’m sure!
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Haha loved it! They certainly do change our sleeping habits these little people.
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Seemingly changed forever!
Jess@Essentially Jess recently posted..My Week According to Instagram; Who Am I?
you do write some awesome lyrics to songs!!! LOVE IT LOVE IT!! And love my lil cameo! woo!
You are a super star!!
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Your cameo was awesome!
Jess@Essentially Jess recently posted..My Week According to Instagram; Who Am I?
Wow. I admire you for doing a music video! I would never have the guts! Very funny
And sounds like you survived a pretty wild night! x
Zanni recently posted..On Father’s Day
It’s always good to push yourself out of your comfort zone a little. I probably am a bit crazier than some though!
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What was that post a couple of weeks ago about sitting on the couch??? You’re a rock star!!!! Loved it, and thanks for the cameo
I so miss sleep! When my boys are in their teenage years, I’m going to wake them up at 5 am every now and again, just to remind them what a great time of the day it is! Hope Ava is feeling better x
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Oh I live that idea!
I am so gonna do that too!
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Oh Jess! That’s hilarious. So true, so true!
Anne xx
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I’d be so there in a heartbeat too! Funny! Hope we all get some rest before they turn 18!
Yeah me too. But at least we still look good tired
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Lol hilarious jess. Glad to help on short notice. I was just in the right place at the right time as the 3 yr old tucked her toys in to MY bed.
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The things I roll over on in our bed in the middle of the night, never cease to amaze me!
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Very entertaining, as always!
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Oh Jess, I’m an idiot the comment thing was up the top, thank you for replying via fb
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Bwahahaha! When the ARIA awards have a Vlog segment, I am totally expecting to see your name in the nominations
x
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Dude I will win it! I’ve got a whole repertoire now!
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Hahaha love it
Hope your little one feels better now xx
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She is much better thanks.
Jess@Essentially Jess recently posted..My Week According to Instagram; Who Am I?
Ahhhh Toddler induced sleepless nights- so not fun- most of the time.
My miss 2 rarely sleeps before MIDNIGHT- no idea why- but hoping me changing to a more structured, routine life will encourage better sleep patterns for us all.
Hope Ava is better now.
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You are a rock star!
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Thanks. I’ll be here all week!
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Oh Jess that was awesome! Your so clever
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Thanks Joz xx
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Ohhhh I was finally able to watch this ( they blocked YouTube at work, who woulda thought!!) love it Jess – u are so creative!!!
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Rude! But I’m secretly glad your whole office didn’t see it!
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You are awesome. That is all.
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Thanks
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Lol! Love how the anniversary quilt made an appearance too!
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Yes but it’s still unfinished! And the bed was in the lounge room. I have a thing about not putting our bedroom on line. Crosses some sort of personal line for me
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nice one – it only takes one you-tube viral hit and you’ll be raking in the $$$
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I live in hope for that day!
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What a fun time. Great idea. You are creative.
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