meltdown

we had ourselves a meltdown last night in this house.

i had been dealing with sick babies all day long. when it came time to put everyone in bed, things didn't get any better. i didn't get a break! just as i lay down to sleep, ashley was up. when i tried to feed her, she arched her back, and screamed. as i was well past my limit, i put her back in bed, and went to the front room. that way, i could avoid the potential harm i might inflict on her.
i curled up on the couch, and fell asleep, i think.

i woke up to screaming, but not from the baby. it was shaun. when i got into the bedroom, i found ashley laying in bed, and shaun on the floor causing some damage. to himself.

shaun had had the same problem i did. he'd reached his limit, and put her down as well. but he didn't leave the frustration. he took it out on himself instead of ashley. good that he didn't hurt her, not so good that he hurt himself.