OH MAN THE DAYS ARE DRAGGING . . . .

To say the past 10 days have been frustrating is a GROSS understatement! This time of the year is usually my favorite and has been ever since I was a kid . . . but lately I've been feeling like I'm drowning. Every time I feel like I'm about to get my head above water, I'm pulled back under by something . . . something happens with one of my kids, my frustration over my writing boils over, or everyday life just gets in the way.

I know it's because I'm not getting enough sleep.

When I was still working (and because the kids were younger) I had to get up at 4am . . . so I had gotten into the habit of going to bed by 10. But as the kids have gotten older, I've found I need the ME time at night when the house is quiet. Unfortunately that means I'm lucky if I get to sleep between 11 and midnight.

My biggest concern is that the less sleep I get, the bitchier I get . . . and my kids deserve better.

So I need a trade off, but I'm not sure if I can do it.

I know things will calm down after the holidays . . . I just have to stay sane until then. The good news is . . . I FINALLY finished my shopping . . . TODAY!

Now I just need some baseball to tide me over . . . more on that tomorrow . . .