I was up early this morning, as expected but not just because I had to get Dael up early. Yesterday I woke up with a killer headache of note which only got worse as the day got longer. I think I slept at an odd angle on Monday night and this caused a knot in my neck which in turn causes the Headache from Hell. I left work early but still managed to cook. After taking tablets the headache eased off for a while but soon returned. So I had slept fitfully, tossing and turning, adjusting the hot water bottle under my neck and punching my pillow into a fluffier shape. Eventually I couldn't take it anymore and I got up. it was 3.50am. I took more tablets and made coffee. I sat on the couch and leaned my head back, willing my head to stop pounding. After a while, it was time to wake Dael.
He had asked me to wake him at 4.30am as he still had to throw his things into a bag. It took a few nudges from me before he surfaced. He's not used to waking that early. But he soon got up and dressed. After a quick coffee and cigarette, he dressed and packed and we were ready to go. It was 5am! Probably a bit early I told him but I need to get back and get Brad up. The freeway was quite clear and it was still dark. Half an hour later we had arrived at our destination only to find the business still locked up. We sat and chatted and watched the waking day - the birds, the walkers, the newspaper sellers setting up. At 6.10am I was getting restless as I had to get back home. I looked in my mirror and noticed that behind me a young man had emerged from the business via the roll up garage door. Obviously there are living quarters attached to the business as he looked like he had just got up, yawning and rubbing his face. He saw me looking at him. I turned round in my seat and he came over to the car window. I introduced us and he confirmed that he was with the business. Dael got out and went off with the friendly young man into the premises via the garage door. And I was off back home. I had to stop for extra milk. I arrived home and Brad was still sleeping. Running around trying to feed cats, iron clothes and make lunches. A quick glance at the clock told me we were late. Rush rush - I felt as if I had been through the wringer and I hadn't even started my day. Brad and I rushed out and started off. The clock in the car said it was 15 minutes earlier than we thought it was. But just as well the inside clock was wrong, today of all days because Brad was still on time for school. I'm halfway through the working day now and just wishing for hometime.
Our little Image woke up between 1-2 for the past two nights, so Lamb and I are feeling sleep deprived as well. Take a hot toddy tonight before bed.
ReplyDeleteI hope things ease up soon. Your post yesterday, about the duties of a parent made a good point. However the rest of your day goes, you've done your duty and that's the important thing in the bigger picture.
ReplyDeleteEish, welcome to my wake up time. Seems 4 is good!
ReplyDeleteI hope the rest of the day went smoothly and that your headache has lifted. That is so horrid! You can also try drinking boiled water for your headache or pressing the pressure points at that fleshy part of your hand in between your thumbs and pointer fingers. Just press with a fair amount of presure, hold for a minute or so and release. Repeat a few times.
ReplyDeletespear - I think thats how I started waking up at midnight or thereabouts, when I had small babies. I still break my rest at that time almost every night. I take that opportunity to check the house to see that the kids have locked up properly. :)
ReplyDeleteGriever - I doubt that things will ease very soon but I too am glad that I made the effort. It may seem neverending but the hands on parenting ends soon and I dont want to be left wondering why I didnt make more effort.
Cat - Thanks! 4am is not too bad if I dont have to rush somewhere and if bedtime is not going to be too late as well.
Forever Feline - The rest of the day was okay but the headache nags on. It stems from knots in my neck. Thanks for the advice on headache relief. I will definitely try it.
I am useless if I haven't had enough sleep. Sounds like you handled it much better than i would have. Well done on getting both boys where they needed to be on time.
ReplyDeleteJust popping in to say hi! Lady, you always seem to have so much on your plate. When do you get time to relax? Hope that you are able to get a break from that headache. ((hugs to you))
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