Mel, you sound like me, Caelan's sleep patterns, although not great are nothing compared to Lily's, and then compared to having two non sleeping children 16mths apart! And when I have had all of 4 hours broken sleep for 4 nights in a row, I get so much done int he house, or with the kids (like going to the park/shops...) because if I sat down I'd fall asleep whenever I sat still for 5 seconds! And bfing Caelan when I'm that tired...OMG, sooo hard not to nod off, lol!
And yep, having the day off has been marvellous. So freeing not to worry about the kids and not feel guilty for it! Lil just asked me if she could do some stamping or painting (which I hate doing with them! Well, moreso Liam who gets it everywhere or eats it !!) so I told her to go and ask DH. So wonderful not to say no to her and see her sad little face, or do it with them and go bananas with all the mess!