Maybe in some cultures, huge dark circles under the eyes are considered attractive, but I'm pretty sure that's not true in my case. My skin, especially under my eyes is super translucent, so my circles seem more prominent even on a good day. I had been in the habit of getting a lot more sleep; there was nobody turning into a pumpkin around here!
But then, N got sick right after school started again...and his temperature was so high, he was sleeping fitfully and waking up multiple times at night, causing me to also be awake at "dark o'clock" at any given time. I never seemed to get back to my normal routine. Even with him getting better and school starting again for me, it didn't seem to make a difference.
And now, I'm potentially starting a new adventure, where I'll be working during the day sometimes, and occasionally overnight. I can't help but worry how that will impact my life at home as well as the cranky factor. As much as I'd love this opportunity, I also don't want to impact the quality of life in my house in a negative manner. Single parents should definitely work during the day for a reason.
I speak the truth.
After so many late nights in a row and no naps (I love naps), I literally fell asleep in a dress and heels, sitting up on the couch this afternoon. That never happens. Ever. I woke up long enough to change, and was mostly asleep when N walked in the door after school. The next thing I knew, it was 5:17, OU still sucked, and we needed to go to the store for bread and yogurt and juice boxes and uncrustables.
Because, y'all? My 10 year old has been eating nonstop. Yay, growth spurt! He consumed almost half a loaf of bread, slathered with peanut butter, after basketball practice on Monday. And, if that's not enough, B's middle name has been "Hungry" for the last three years or so. I swear, those kids can always eat. Always.
Luckily, they like fruits and vegetables and yogurt and things that are considerably more healthy than not. B's current favorite? Nutri-grain bars. He'd eat them all day long, if I'd let him. He tries to sneak extras in his backpack for his "friends" but he slips up and essentially tattles on himself.
Gotta love kids.
And I have to start loving a little more sleep. I finally watched "Pitch Perfect" this afternoon, and I wasn't really feeling it until the "No Diggity" scene. It was definitely the turning point, and it ended up being a super cute movie.
I'm very (VERY) slowly working my way through my list of movies I want to see. This weekend, while I'm kid-free, I might just take a day (or night) and get completely caught up on my DVR.
I have to say...it kind of sounds a little on the "dream come true" side...
Aubs
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