I'm hungry. Where is Woopert?

I traveled home sans Brian this trip...

and since I didnt come equipped with my usual bed partner

and considering that bed space was at a premium...

I was assigned to bunk with three year old Jacob.

Yeah...here is how that went...

3:30 am:

Jacob- Is it wake up time, Mommy?

Me- No honey, not yet. Close your eyes and go back to sleep.

(I played the part of Mommy, not wanting to upset the child + I was too tired to explain)

3:45 am:

Jacob- Mommy, I'm tursty.

Me- (reluctantly) okay, I'll go get you a drink of water.

Jacob- (eagerly slurps down an entire glass of water)

Me- Goodnight, honey. (hoping he doesnt wet the bed...)

4:00 am:

Jacob- (whimpering) Where is Woopert? (Rupert, the teddybear)

Me- Right here, baby.  Now go back to sleep.

4:15 am:

Jacob- I'm hungry.

Me- (thinking to myself - maybe if I pretend to be asleep...)

4:30 am:

Jacob- Is it wake up time?

Me- Not yet. You can get up when Emma & Madie get up.

4:45 am:

Jacob- I'm hungry, I'm ready for my breakfast.

Me- (oh, lord)

5:00 am:

Jacob- I WANT MY MOMMY! (in a desperate whimper that is threatening to become an all out wail)

Me- Yes, dear heart, lets go find your Mommy! (I deposited the hungry, bear toting tot in his parents room)

and that was just the first night...