Last week I was wrong when I said the snow storm was almost over for the South, to this day temperatures have yet to go above freezing. My driveway is still frozen and even though we’ve parked at car at the bottom of the hill, walking down is still a dangerous trek. Being locked inside all week has possibly messed up the baby’s sleep cycle, the last two days she hasn’t been sleeping for her lunchtime nap. She goes down like normal then about five minutes later pops up and won’t fall back asleep. Days when the baby doesn’t nap are long, or at least they feel longer because I’ve lost a bit of sanity. Without a nap I have to provide and extra hour or two of entertainment without ever having my normal break, plus the baby is in a state of overstimulation with more energy than she ever has. Needless to say I’m tired, tired of the snow mostly, it has overstayed it’s welcome. This week I’m hoping to get some repairs done on the house, today we’re playing a trip to the hardware store for supplies. My wife has been helpful in researching what needs to be done and what equipment we need, my brain can handle new information right now. In a couple months I’ll be warm and life will be settling down, then my brain and body will recover to their previous state. A couple months ago I was a powerhouse of intellect, learning Mozart and speed reading, that stuff is mostly to keep me sharp during times of peace. Now is chaos and casualties are expected, we’ll be alright and come out on the other side stronger than ever. I have to be thankful for the challenges that allow me to grow.
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