Monday, August 3, 2009

Noise


noise (no̵iz)
noun
loud or confused shouting; din of voices; clamor
any loud, discordant, or disagreeable sound or sounds
a sound of any kind (the noise of the rain)


Usually noise doesn't bother me.

I love the sound of my kids playing, laughter interjected with shouts of joy.

I'm not too crazy about the noise of a crying kid, but I can deal with it.

Today is a day when the noise level in this house is driving me crazy.

I don't even have a headache (yet).

I just wanted to get some sleep. Like, maybe, four hours in a row, uninterrupted by kids/husband/dog.

I had my white noise fan on. I had music on the TV to drown out the noise outside of my door. I had my head buried beneath two pillows.

To no avail.

At one time, there was a total of nine children at my house. (I only own three of them).

Most days, I am glad my house is the place where everyone wants to hang out. (Not today).

Today, I just wanted some sleep. Before I have to go back into work for my third night in a row. Before I turn into a cranky sleep-deprived monster-mommy.

Damn noise.

I've gotta get some ear plugs. Stat.

9 comments:

"The Queen in Residence" said...

If I was there I would walk down my block out the world ear plugs. It takes some getting used to listening to the sound of your heart but soon you are in la la land and it is all good.

Good luck with your sleep deprivation at work.

Rebecca Jo said...

Bless your heart... hope you get your sleep - at least a few hours...

I laughed though at your comment - I OWN 3 of them..

Jen said...

Oh man, that totally sucks. I never worked nights as a mommy but I did do it during college and my roomates NEVER understood what it meant to work nights. They just couldn't understand why I was trying to sleep during the day. Duh, I was a wake all night.
I hope that you get your earplugs or a hubby that will keep the kids quiet!

April Greer said...

pretty sure you're that cranky monster mommy! I'm so sorry you have to work nights. I'm sure there are some benefits!

Suzann said...

I'm sorry chicka. Hopefully you slept a little bit. My house is usually quiet so you're welcome to come by anytime.

Keys to the Magic Travel said...

I like peace and quiet. And during the day I have my two hooligans. Though yesterday, I had 6 girls in my house. The decibel level that girls can achieve...it's rather amazing.

I have a hard time with ear plugs...they hurt my ears. But I hope you find some soon. Mama needs her sleep :-)

Melissa said...

Ear plugs are something I need for the car. I really want a privacy window like they have in Limousines. Ear plugs are cheaper, though.

Lula! said...

Noise? What is noise? My house is SO quiet!













Bwahahahahaha!!!!!

Shannon said...

Way to rub it in, Lula...

When I want to sleep in... my girls never fail to pick that exact time to want to play in Michaela's room (which is right across the hall from mine). UGH!

Next house, the master will be far, far away from the kids' rooms.