LOOOOOOOONG DAY

I am so struggling to get through today.

Since Andy left we have been gradually shifting our "day" later and later. It finally was just completely out of hand and I had to make an abrupt change. I was putting the kids to bed at 9, but they weren't falling asleep until midnight. They just weren't tired. Maybe because they were sleeping in past 10? That might have something to do with it :)

I really have a hard time in Alaska this time of year. The days are just too short. We have about 4 1/2 hrs of daylight right now. That just doesn't feel right. My body is rebelling. I need some sunlight and fresh air. I need a vacation to Hawaii :) We all know that isn't going to happen though.....

So, I woke the kids up at 7 this morning. They didn't like it. It took a good half hour to peel them out from under their covers. We have all been tired and grouchy and slow-moving. I don't blame them, I feel the same way. I'm just hoping that I can keep Nick awake when we leave for dance class - otherwise he will feel refreshed and be up all night again. I don't think I could deal with that tonight. I'm ready for sleep now!

We'll see if I can make it through this day without some caffeine. I'm not a coffee drinker, but I need something to open my eyes up today. I just don't want to pass the caffeine on to Tori, because then she won't sleep, and then I won't sleep..... It's a vicious cycle.

Wish me luck!