Last night I was feeling overwhelmed and kind of weeblish.
I was wobbly, but NOT going to fall down. Too much to do.
Not enough time to do it all in.
I say this every year
(and I MEAN it, I really do)
*I am not going to overdo it this year....
and then...
At six o'clock or so, I decided to sit down on the couch with the poodle
and my knitting and just finish a few more....
then I'll get up and get ready and go to the party and....
CLONK.
Three hours later the poodle woke me up,
sweaty and shaky and EXHAUSTED.
I wanted to go to the party,
I really did,
but clearly, that NAP was necessary,
and it probably would have happened in the dark
on the drive home.
Sometimes the Most Important Thing
is to just lie down
so you can get up the next morning.
You know?
Be well Greta...your body is saying 'slow down' and take care.
Hugs...
Posted by: Margene | December 17, 2004 at 10:56 AM
The body knows when it simply cannot do more. Glad you heeded its message. Lots of love I'm sending to you.
Posted by: Nathania | December 17, 2004 at 12:17 PM
A nice long nap! What a great idea! I hope you're feeling well. It's been a tough, new time in your life. It's good that you can just let go now.
Posted by: Larry | December 18, 2004 at 10:30 AM
I did the same thing yesterday, and went to bed early! Feel much better now, and happy knowing my daughter will be home from college this evening. This "letting them grow up" stuff is hard work!
Tell Sandy that she'd better be good or Santa won't come!
Posted by: Sue | December 18, 2004 at 10:57 AM
Got exactly the same way Friday - I just needed to shut my eyes "for a few moments" - right. I woke up two hours later and then went to bed early and slept in late. I was exhausted - and my body said, "NO MORE." Take care of yourself, Greta.
Posted by: lillium | December 19, 2004 at 12:44 PM