Dear God,

Dear God,
it isn't often that I ask for much. Usually I am fully aware that I can have whatever I want and I just need to take steps to get it. I'm not much for feeling like a helpless victim, so I don't think I beg and plead with you often for things. Can we agree on that?
Very well.

I have 2 babies here who are struggling to sleep. One of them hasn't sleep at all today. He's been up for over 4 hours. I know he's tired. He's fed. He ate 6 oz of a bottle and another 2 oz of food. He is not hungry. He wanted MORE and whined for a minute when I was done so I'm sure he isn't over fed. He's okay if he's not laying down. Whining, and clearly tired, rubbing eyes, but not screaming like he does when I lay him down.

Then, my little princess, who DID sleep for me earlier, is struggling even more. She's crying no matter what I do. That's why I'm here. I don't know what else to do for her. She is NOT tired and she has shown me that if I over feed her, she'll puke it up. She's had real food also, on top of her bottle.

So here I am. I'm asking you nicely to help me out here. I've had 4 children. This is not the first time I've heard babies cry. But I feel a little bit lost, a little bit alone and a little bit like I'd pay someone to get them to go to sleep. $50? Is that enough for you, God? Would $50 get angels to whisper softly in their ears and soothe whatever it is that is getting them? Would $100 get their gums to stop hurting? I have the cash, it's right here. Work your magic and I'll hook you up.

You're the best.
Love,
me

(one down...how much will it take to get A to go to sleep?????)