I shouldn't get up before the sun
Working night shifts at work has got me used to staying up late and even when I'm tired and go to bed at a decent time, I can't fall asleep. The last time I saw the clock it was just after 1 a.m. last night and I had to be up before 5 a.m. I had even taken melatonin to help me sleep, and my back was so sore that I eventually went to the recliner where I usually sleep just fine. Oh well, a little caffeine and I survived the morning.
I'm exhausted and when I came home for my break just now, I debated whether to eat or sleep. Yesterday I slept and grabbed an After Eight mint on the way out the door, so today I opted to eat. I stood at the counter with my eyes closed waiting my grilled cheese to cook and immediately regretted the decision to stay awake for these 45 minutes.
Jack is home again today - he and the Littles just left for church while Kim is tutoring a youngster in karate. There is a nap in my future and hopefully tonight Jack and I will finally get some time together! Even Julia commented today that she never sees me anymore, "...you're always working." I'm thankful that I don't have to work full-time, not right now anyway. One week of full time hours won't kill me, and it'll be nice to see on my paycheque on Friday ;-)
Now, I have 18 more minutes until I have to walk out the door and I intend to spend at least 15 of them sleeping! Yes, I've set the timer on the stove.