Trying not to fry my brain this Friday.

Woke up with a headache. I don't want to get sick!

Last night a co-worker told me she was feeling stomach sick and had a really bad headache. I'm hoping my investment of trying to eat better and get rest will pay off, and I won't fall ill this weekend. I'm worried though because I haven't been walking as much.

I broke down and took Advil because I couldn't function. As understanding as my children are, I feel badly when I can't be there for them. Even if I could call in a substitute, their interest in my children's explorations would only be minimal compared to mine. The only real substitute I could tag team would be my husband, but his schedule is limited since he's our bread winner.

So taking DS10's advice, I laid back down to rest and waited for the Advil to take the edge off.

I think it may have worked.

I got up to check emails, risking the effects of staring at a glaring monitor. I had to beat DS13 to this new computer DH hooked up last night!

The keyboard is identical to the new one we just started using at work, and unfortunately, its not my favorite. It feels like the keys are squooshed together, and I keep hitting Cap lock unintentionally. I'm sure I'll eventually get used to it. When I do, and my brain is fully recovered, I believe I'll be heading over to Facebook to deliver servings of smack down.

Last night I realized, people don't know how to relax. Waiting for the female members of his family to change and dress, this dad paced our lobby like he was going to lose it. It reminded me of old style animal cages before zoos had habitats, where the big cats would just pace back and forth along the bars, hating life, ready to pounce.

I'm trying to learn to chill out more. I know I have a tendency to run high strung, and I know it affects my son. He is hyper sensitive and often confuses emotions. He's been better about asking me what's going on, but I have to remember frustration can look a lot like anger. I need to focus on staying calm.

Calm, peaceful people help those around them also feel calm and peaceful. This is the environment I want to live in. Plus its so much easier to learn and explore when this is the dominant vibe in the tribe.

So I'm going to chill out, go with the flow, learn to reflect rather than react. If more people would do this, imagine how less stressed everyone would be.

Now that blogging has awoken my brain and the cloud is lifting, I'm craving cherries. Time to go make some smoothies! Have a great Friday!