just 10 more minutes

Today started out like every other day. The alarm went off, I had a quick 10 second conversation in my head debating whether or not I should sleep another 30 minutes, decided that was a great idea, hit the snooze and rolled over.

This rash decision made while under the influence of some left over bubblegum flavored children’s Benadryl syrup, (we junkies are never particular) always turns out to be a bad one, because it inevitably leads to a rushed frenzy of “oh no, we’re going to be late” and a not so happy game of “where’s my keys?”, as we race out the door.

You’d think I’d catch on after a while, and just get up when the alarm rings? Nope, not me. I’ll keep hitting that snooze trying to decide if I can shower, fix my hair and makeup, get dressed, fix my son something to eat, pack his lunch and get us to school on time….all in 20 minutes. I’ve never once said my decision making skills were all that great, and I’m destined to try this experiment a few more hundred times before I can draw any conclusions.

I’ve tried setting the alarm for 30 minutes earlier than when I need to get up hoping that I’ll be satisfied with that additional 30 minutes of sleep…. and maybe… just maybe, get up on time. Instead, when the alarm goes off, my internal conversation goes more like… “oh goodie, now I get to sleep an extra hour! Woohoo! I feel like I’ve won the lottery.
I’ll keep adjusting the wake time on the clock until eventually it’s ringing before I ever go to bed.

I did some preparatory work for next years business plan, and tried to catch up on my customer notes. A quick $200 trip to the grocery store and the next thing I know it’s time to pick my son back up from school. I swear I was just there 5 minutes ago, but I’ve got to leave now or I’ll be late for that too.

The air is wonderfully “fall-ish” and I’m going to open the windows for some fresh air. It’s not that I find Tidy Cats kitty litter unpleasant to smell mind you, it’s just that sometimes the fresh air can do me good. Provided it’s not saturated with tree and flower pollen of course. I’ll come back home, finish up some work, and maybe read a few of my favorite blogs. If i'm lucky, I'll be able to go to sleep before it's time to get up.
Enjoy your day