Napping

I have taken a nap every afternoon this week so far. I've been teaching in the mornings, and I just can't quite make it through the day as easily any more without laying down to recharge. I come home, I make myself an avocado sandwich, and I curl up with the cats for at least 40 minutes. They are enjoying this almost as much as I am. I think that maybe my body is preparing me for having a napping newborn around who also needs to crash out in the afternoons.

I was so tired after teaching today, and carrying a bag of groceries home from the store was what pushed me over the edge. I think that I have to accept that there are no more full days in my schedule - only half days. I don't know how all the other women out there do it. I don't know, maybe it would be easier if I only had one job instead of three that I'm patching together. Even though I'm not working full-time hours, it takes a lot of effort to make sure that I'm not dropping any balls. Naps are the linchpin holding it together. I'm lucky I've been able to come home and take them.