Mommy Moment

Why is it that it always seems that when Jeff is away chaos occurs? He is at a convention in Palm Desert for only 2 nights and it has been 2 very difficult nights without him. Let me start by saying that the one thing we have always acknowledged and been thankful for is that Rilyn is a great sleeper. Transitioning from a crib to a big girl bed at 2 was a piece of cake, and she has always had no problem sleeping anywhere which says a lot considering we are always on the go. Now, with that said, over the last two nights Rilyn has done a 180. She has been hysterical at bedtime once I leave the room. She has been complaining about being scared, not feeling well, etc., etc..... anyway to get me back into the room. The difficult thing has been that both nights Emerson has been crying while I am dealing with Rilyn. Every time Rilyn comes out screaming, crying, I walk her back in to her room while Emerson starts up. I have told Rilyn to stay in bed and that didn't work, so after about 50 times I put a gate up, which she must have found amusing, considering a couple minutes later she was standing in the hallway again, I didn't realize she could climb up and over it. She finally fell asleep after almost 2 hours the first night and then only 1 1/2 hours tonight. There is so many lights on it looks like it is daytime in her room, but I thought that might help. These are definitely the moments only a mom can relate to. It's times like these that I feel like I am going crazy. Let's hope every night gets a little better. Any suggestions would be welcomed!!!