Can't soddin' sleep.

[unfeathered]

1. I'm downstairs on the sofa to avoid Andy's snoring and I can still hear him.

2. I'm too hot and I have restless leg syndrome.

3. PMT (oh yeah, forgot about that one, didn't I?) - I never sleep well at this time of the month.

4. I'm a bit worried about all the driving I've got to do, not so much tomorrow but Wednesday.

5. It's a long time since I spent a night away from home and I suddenly realised I hadn't thought about all the stuff I had to pack and do before I went, so my brain is busy busy busy.

Can't do anything about the first four, but at least I can sit here and make a list. And make notes for Mum, because she hasn't had Jack overnight for over a year and things have changed. And maybe then I'll get enough done that I can have a nap when Jack does before we go tomorrow.

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[donutsweeper.livejournal.com]

*offers hugs and sympathy*

[unfeathered]

Hey you. How you doin'?

[donutsweeper.livejournal.com]

I'm trying to scrape Melody off the ceiling. She's a little excited over her birthday.

I'm relishing today- it was the last day the kids were in school. It's summer break now

[unfeathered]

Aha - thank you for the reminder! (I know I got one, but it always reminds me too early - I always seem to have forgotten by the time the birthday actually comes around!)

Wow, your kids break up early, don't they? I only just realised - I know Becky's been talking about it too, but... ours don't finish till mid-July! When do yours go back?

[donutsweeper.livejournal.com]

I wrote her some crackiness

Kids here have about 3 months off. They go back the day after labor day, which is the first Monday in September.

[unfeathered]

Wow. That is a LONG break! Ours go back about then too, but they only get about 6 weeks.

Of course, they also get a week off for half-term each term as well, which I seem to remember yours don't?

[donutsweeper.livejournal.com]

In MN they get a few 3 day weekends here and there, 4 days off for thanksgiving (4 week of Nov), 2 weeks off for winter break and one week off for spring break (usually late March) Over all the school year is about 180 days or so

[unfeathered]

Hmmm, I can't do maths at this hour but that's probably a bit less than ours, then.

[donutsweeper.livejournal.com]

probably, it's not like we want our kids to be in school long enough to be educated or anything... *sigh*

[unfeathered]

Don't be silly! All ours do is play around when they're there anyway. *G*

[donutsweeper.livejournal.com]

Although, playing is not such a bad thing. All things considered

[http://users.livejournal.com/_medley_/]

*pets you* I was just about to ask if you weren't up at some ungodly hour.

[unfeathered]

I'm all right at the moment. It's later in the day when I'm supposed to be driving - or having a nice romantic dinner with Andy - that I'm worried about! *g*

[sistercarrion.livejournal.com]

Boo ya!
Insomniacs united *g*

Oh i hear you on 3. I nearly had a full blown argument, well okay mainly a rant on my behalf at my partner over what yoghurt he bought for our son's packed lunches earlier on. I mean WTF?

I hope the break does you both good.. *smooshes*
*trots back to whoville*

[unfeathered]

*smooshes back*

Yeah, 3. does help a little bit with explaining Saturday night. :-(

[kensieg.livejournal.com]

Good Luck with your trip! Maybe some cocoa or hot milk could help w/the insomnia?

Offers a virtual hot water bottle for aches and pains.

When I'm too hot I put a cold washcloth on the back of my neck and it often works.

{{{unfeathered}}}

[unfeathered]

Thank you. :-)

Yeah, I just had some red bush tea, normally calms me down a bit. And sitting here I'm cooling off nicely - will try going back to bed in a minute.

And I've got my lists written and out of my head, so that should help. :-)

[kensieg.livejournal.com]

Just lying down in bed with your eyes closed even if you aren't asleep can be restful.

I'd lend you my ear protectors that I wear to the firing range (to block out the snoring) but I fear the postage would be too expensive. (Just a joke.)

[mad-jaks.livejournal.com]

Where are you going? What have I missed?? I too am in the PMT pit *snuggles you*