I tried, really I did!

I couldn't get back to sleep this morning after I helped get the kiddos off to school.

I just hurt, and couldn't get comfortable. And realized I might as well get up and make my "nest" for the day. I'm glad I did, I'm much more comfortable out here on the couch. I took over Brady's corner, and I'm only gonna move from this spot to pee. It took me forever to get my spot ready and comfortable, but now I'm firmly rooted and not moving. I must have looked like a dog that spins in circles before they lie down.

I had to make coffee, get pillows, move my books, magazines, knitting, and remote controls. Oh, and my phone and laptop. Then get the blanky, then get Daisy's blanket (yes, she keeps my feet warm on these days, shhh.... don't tell Glynn!) Then find something to eat, and my bottle of water, and pour my coffee. I finally got settled, turned on the news, and began my day of rest.

And the funny thing is, not one time during all of these preparations did the thought cross my mind, God, I'm really high maintenance! Not once. I think I've just accepted it. I kinda do feel sorry for Glynn, though. He's really patient with me. I don't thank him enough.

Moving on.....is anyone else freaked out about this swine flu thing? I kinda want to put plastic on all the windows and quarantine my family. I tend to be a bit more dramatic than the average bear and overreact just slightly, though. Again, this is your cue to interject. No, really? I never noticed! Add to this the fact that Maddie and Brady are both snot monsters lately and I'm a little more concerned. AND that there have been 2 cases in Kansas confirmed. Dang. I watch too much TV.

I am really really really going to rest this time, I swear. I think I realized it this morning when I was lying in bed, trying to go back to sleep and I couldn't because I hurt so badly. I can't live like this forever. Glynn's been really good at keeping up with the housework and kids. He's currently fighting the laundry pile and yesterday he even vacuumed the dining room! AND helped give the kids a bath. So I've got good help. And I'm going to put Megan to work too. I've got to just let other people do things for me. It's hard for me, but I'm going to do it.

Okay, I'm going to go back to obsessing over the swine flu now. While sitting down and resting. Don't worry, I'm going to follow doctor's orders this time. I swear.