“I think I might be nocturnal.” This is the realization I came to during one teenage summer. I was at that magic age where I had no school, no job, and no bedtime. All of the freedom, none of the responsibilities. I found myself finally dozing off to the sound of birds chirping at 7 am, and rolling … [Read more...]
Just When I Thought I Was Out, My Kids Pull Me Back In
Each day, I roll out of bed in a pretty decent mood. Sure, I may need a large amount of coffee to help me feel ready to face the world. And yes, sometimes I take on life in pajama pants and spend the morning wondering if I’ve brushed my teeth or not, but for the most part, I don’t let it get me … [Read more...]
You Are Getting Sleepy….
I am tired. TAh-erd. Despite now (mostly) sleeping through the night, I am still bagged by the end of every day. Something about the work/kids/life/marriage/exercise/home/friends balance (or lack thereof) is just taking it out of me. I know I'll look back on these busy days and be thankful for how … [Read more...]