sleeplessness

Did I replace the battery in the smoke detector? Why is he drooling? Is he sad or lonely? Will she love University? Are we out of toilet paper? Am I cold or too hot? Did I buy those tickets? Are my children going to be ok? Better than ok? OMG that was so funny today. Is that a lump in my breast? Did I turn off the kettle? Should I make an apartment in the basement and rent it out? Was it someone’s birthday today and I forgot to wish them well? Is the back door double bolted?Am I working towards all my dreams? Is what I am doing right? Golly, that coffee was strong. I will never get everything done? How does everyone else do it? I don’t want to be everyone else.What if no one thinks art is worthwhile? How much money out and how much in today? Yay, it is almost dress season. I should not have said that to him. Am I really going to be 50? I need to have more dinner parties. Did  I hurt her feelings? I talk too much. I need to take up meditation. We are out of milk. I love my life. I can’t believe I got that speeding ticket. And those nasty demerit points. Must fight it. Need to pick up that thing from that place. Try listening for a change, Nance.Is there clean underwear for everyone for tomorrow? Why is there so much hate in the world? Gosh that movie was good. Need to call my mom. I eat too much sugar. Why is my life bulging at the seams? I forgot to really thank them for everything. I take up too much space everywhere. I am losing touch with  him. Everything is up to me. Gulp.  Did I listen to my kids today or fake it? Did they listen to me or fake it? We need to have more fun. I forgot to floss again. I have no idea what day of the week it is. Yikes, $958 for that? I need to go through this house with a garbage bag and just toss stuff.  Why are we holding onto that, for example? More yoga soon. I need to cut my hair. I should not sleep on my front even if I love it.We never play board games like other families. I need to send out that email for art camp, the one for that new program and a follow up for the spring session. Am I saving enough? Jesus, you know the answer to that. If all the pencils in the house were sharp and tall, I would be so happy. Need to finish tax stuff asap. What could I be good at but I don’t know it yet? What if I never know it? I should really go after more business. I need to be more patient. Are we eating enough of the dark green veggies? I need to teach my children more important lessons. How can I be more organised? I drink too much coffee. What was that sound outside? What if I grow old alone? What should I wear tomorrow? I miss her already. So badly. Need to finish book. Need to make sure I have someone for watering garden this summer so nothing dies. I don’t like death. Oh I am a little nervous about that speech. What if I barf? Did I set the alarm for 4:30? Am I as happy as I think I am? What if we let down the entire rowing team by over sleeping? Do my children do too much? Do I do too much? Am I listening to my gut? Where does God fit in? Why don’t I make him more important? Why don’t I do more? Why are my jeans tight in new places? 50. Really? Do I like who I was today? How can I be better tomorrow? I can’t believe I burned dinner. Why did I say that to her? Slow down. Hurry up. Work form a place of love. Don’t be little. I need new running shoes. Am I proud of myself? I should bleed the rads. Did I laugh today? Shoot I forgot to go to that thing. The shed needs cleaning out. I need white paint. The car is making a bad noise. I don’t have time to volunteer  for anything – isn’t that crazy? The squirrels ate all the tulip bulbs- I want to shoot them for it. Am I a good friend? And the racoons too. Love the smell of spring. Windows need washing. How will I accomplish all the stuff I have to tomorrow? Breathe deeply. Am I a good person? Look at the time. Holy shit. I am going to be exhausted tomorrow.

I can’t figure out why I can’t sleep sometimes.

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2 thoughts on “sleeplessness

  1. You make me laugh so hard all the time. Have you been listening to my thoughts?

    The constant “to do list” that women keep running through in their heads all day and all night. Why can’t we be like the simpler sex and just sleep. Well done my friend.

  2. So funny Nancy! I laughed out loud! When this happens to me late at night, or in the middle of the night, I give myself a firm talking to. I say ” No”, in a firm voice in my head, “Stop this now. You will deal with it all tomorrow. Now go to sleep.” It’s like being your own, very stern, mother. Sometimes, it even works.

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