Friday, March 4, 2011

Baby steps and deep breaths

So we are moving into a month of Brett working nights.  I wish I could say things have gotten easier, but not really.  I don't think I have ever slept as little as I have in the past two weeks.  Sleep deprivation and myself do not mix well.  Last night I put the hamburgers in the sink and the other day I put the milk in the cabinet. 

However I have made some baby steps to being more comfortable at home. 

Last Thursday my cell phone died.  Flat out died and wouldn't work.  I had to go buy a new one.  It was 7p.m. and it was dark.  Usually my house is Fort Knox by 6 p.m.  I braved the dark and went and bought a new phone.  All my myself.  In the dark.  At night.  Did I mention it was dark?

Then that Friday night I stayed in the living room until 11:30 p.m.  Yay!  That is a huge achievement for me!  I cannot believe that I made that long. 

Monday night it was raining and I kept the windows in the living room open until I couldn't stand the cold air any longer.  Normally, I would have closed the windows and locked everything up. 

So to toot my own horn I have made baby steps.  And I am proud of myself.  I know that some of you are probably thinking I am nuts, but this is who I am.  I am attempting another baby step tonight:  going to a friends house and returning later than normal.  Wish me luck!