I worked today. I was once able to leap out of bed, grab a shower, and have some sort of breakfast before traveling whatever distance to the office, all within a reasonable lapse of time. Not anymore. The older I get, the longer I need just to become aware of my surroundings. I’m up, but not awake. Function capacity is near zero until at least one coffee is consumed; sometimes it takes more than one. I’ve been setting my alarm for 3 hours earlier than I really need to be mobile. Granted, there’s caring for Bird and Beasts before leaving, and verify that nothing is lying around to be grabbed and chewed by Elie, but I used to do these things with 3 kids to prepare also. This slowdown is frustrating, but gotta live with it.
Today was just one of THOSE days. I was tired, achy, and very busy. Nearly anything that could go wrong DID go wrong. I wished I was home in bed.
I’m home now. I received a boisterous and loving welcome from my animals (including the bird), soaked in a hot Jacuzzi to ease the pains, a bit of supper, and am savouring a glass of red wine. There’s no hockey tonight, so bedtime won’t be late. They booked me for 5 days this week, but happily tomorrow it’s an early shift so that I can pick up Little Flea after school and we’ll enjoy magic together until my son comes to get her after his route.
And now it is snowing out there, so I’m SMILING!
Sharing the SMILES. They may be yawning, but are sincere.
LUV FROM THE BUSH IN QUEBEC.
Tales from the Bush in Quebec 