There is something crazed and stressful about getting up in the night with children, and my wife and I tend to say angry, spiteful and sometimes crazy things when sleep-deprived. These statements are very different from the way we speak to each other during the day, or while dating. Both of us realize that what we are saying is drafted somewhere between dream and reality, and not representative of our regular feelings towards each other or the kids. Therefore, we decided early in our marriage to not hold grudges because of what was said in the night. Below are a few examples.
- It's your turn. I was just up for an hour listening to Norah cry and your stupid snoring. You sound like you're dying.
What are some of the crazy things you've said while up in the night with kids?
Clint Edwards is the author of No Idea What I'm Doing: A Daddy Blog. He lives in Oregon. Follow him on Facebook.