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Ellyn woke up at 1:00am last night. Mike and I had just gone to bed. The girl and her parents stayed up ALL night. She fell asleep at 5:30 and woke up on her own at 6:30. I sent her to school with the warning to her aide that she might fall asleep, but then again, maybe not. We've done this before. She never slept the whole day and was full of energy on our walk this afternoon (Mike, Sawyer, and I took a nice long after lunch nap. Mike's not as long, he had class). Ellyn was loud and happy enough to wake the entire family at one point or another during the night so we all walked around like zombies today. Not our Ellie Boo, she was as happy as a sweet little cutie in braids could be. Some day mysteries will be revealed. I can't wait until I understand the puzzle that is our Ellyn.
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Joan said…
I don't know how you do it. So cute that it doesn't affect her at all and sweet of you to recognize how happy she is when your so tired. You are definitely a very special mom and family to have a very special daughter!
September 16, 2010 at 3:48 AM
Darla said…
Oh, Brookie. Wow. What more to say..?
September 16, 2010 at 5:23 AM
Tracey said…
Love the updates, thanks for taking the time to share!!!
September 17, 2010 at 9:06 AM
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