No West for the Reary

I'd like to start today's post by sayihg to all those affected by Superstorm Sandy, I am praying for you all and hope to see things restored quickly. Although I have never been through a superstorm, I have been through 2 large hurricanes, so I have some idea of what you're going through. God is with you.

Now, the above picture is not of me. I don't think it is, anyway, but it might as well be. Here's the thing: I'm still exhausted and I don't really know what to do about it.

Do you ever go through periods of your life where you just can't keep up? Please tell me you do, I'd hate to think I'm out here by myself. I honestly feel like I'm wandering through some maze and only turn down the next row when I bump into the wall.

I'm serious, I'm just wandering through life right now, running to whichever fire seems like it might be the one to burn the house down. A few weeks ago I really had a good routine going, really felt like I was getting things done most every day. Now, not so much. AND, my stupid foot is still hurting.

I think it all started with the fact that I took 2 really quick trips, hours away from home. You know how trips are; when you get home, you have to catch up. The trouble is, I have so much going on NOW, I don't have time to try to catch up on the things I missed. Plus, you're tired from all the driving. So, I usually just end up lying on the couch in the fetal position singing Kum Ba Yah. And....that doesn't help much. AND, my stupid foot is still hurting.

What to do, what to do? And, what's worse...THE HOLIDAYS ARE COMING!! Now, here's the thing, I LOVE THE HOLIDAYS!! They are my absolute favorite time of the year. But, if I don't get a handle on things and get some real rest, by the time the fat man shoves himself down my chimney, I will be tucked away in some quiet little nut house. Hopefully a clean one with Direct TV. And WiFi. And a really good cook. Where do I sign up?

Another depressing thing is that it's been cold here the past 2 nights (YAY!), but it's supposed to warm up some tomorrow (BOO!), and we haven't been home in the evenings to make a fire (DANG.) Talk about kicking a girl when she's down. AND, my stupid foot is still hurting.

Things aren't going to get much better this week, I can tell you that. I have my first PAYING writing assignment due on Monday and that's going to take precedence over EVERYTHING else this week. Except tomorrow, when I head down to church to help get ready for our first outreach, a Family Fall Festival (hereafter known as FFF...I'm in a hurry, OK?) AND, my stupid foot is still hurting.

My take: Maybe I can stay in pajamas on Saturday if I get all my writing done. That's definitely motivation for me!!

It's Beginning to Feel...Less Like Summer

Quick Update: yeah, still feel pretty yucky. Trying to decide whether to call the doctor, take the rest of about 3 different partial antibiotics I have in the medicine bucket, or just brave the storm with Dayquil, Nyquil and Sudafed PE...and lots of Kleenex.

Even though I am sick, like lots of other moms, I'm sure, I still have to drive Son to school in the mornings. I only get that opportunity until February, when he gets his license, so I'm happy to do it. So, when we stepped out into the garage this morning - him all dressed for school, me in my nightgown and sweat pants - we were met with a wondeful surprise - it was A LOT COOLER!!

Now, I don't know what the weather is like where you live, but, as I've mentioned, where I live, we basically have only 2 seasons: HOT and LESS HOT. And, I'm happy to tell you that I think the LESS HOT season is beginning!!! Yay! With visions of sweaters, boots, jackets, and scarves dancing in my head (honestly it could just be a combination of the congestion and medication), I'm really excited to start thinking about fall.

I mentioned yesterday that I had purchased some new decor over the weekend. If I survive my cold, I'm going to decorate this week. I'm also going to make my first batch of pumpkin bread - it's one of Son's favorites.

Also, I was very pleased to see that the grocery stores are stocking the Halloween cereals. Now, some of you may not know about the Halloween cereals - Count Chocula, which I've started with this fall, followed with the berry ones. I remember them very vividly from my childhood. They really aren't the world's best tasting breakfast cereals, but since I'm sick and in dire need of comfort food, I had a bowl of them this morning.

It's strange to me that sometimes some of the things we did as children, then do again as adults, don't seem to carry the same magic or awe as they did as children. For instance, Friday night, as we sat in the stifling heat, sweating to death at the football game, I turned to Hubby and asked, why do all my memories of football games as a child include Brother and I being wrapped up in heavy coats, stocking hats, mittens and blankets? To which he said, "It'll cool off." True, but not sure we'll be breaking out the blankets any time soon.

Nevertheless, fall is the beginning of my favorite time of year: the holidays! So, here's a fair warning: you're going to be hearing a lot about the holidays!

Well, my brain is starting to get fuzzy, probably time for more medicine, so I'll close for today. Hopefully, tomorrow I will return to the land of the living. Here's my take: when you're sick, you eat junk food, including a bowl of Count Chocula cereal, and lay on the couch and watch the Hallmark Movie Channel all day. It lessens the feeling that my head is going to explode.

What's your take? What do you do when you're sick?