A short one this week..
Sleep is the Best meditation
Dalai Lama
Since the begining of March, I have on average slept around six hours a night. According to the NHS website in the uk I should be getting between 7-9 hours a night. Given that to be true, and taking the low end of the recommended sleep per night, means that I have a shortfall of approximately 14 hours so far this month!
Putting it into perspective - I am shattered!
There a multitude of reasons behind the inability to get some ‘kip’ at the minute. Some of which I will touch on here.
The house in a mess because we have ongoing building works
Temporary sleeping arrangement - No Bed!
Recent slipped disc - Pain!
The building works are of course the main issue here, not that I am complaining because this will be such a huge positive addition to our Family that I would be quite insane to start moaning about it. As for the build, it is progressing nicely and whilst I would love to post some images of the progress, my Son might read this post and he does not want to see it until his return to the UK.
Cold Turkey
Yesterday, I cleared the dust away from my Podcasting equipment in the hope of setting it back up temporarily to record some much needed audio. Unfourtunately, life got in the way and I have been unable to complete that task. I do hope to get somewhere to record soon as I am craving the Microphone. My apologies.
Lost and Found
I have been feeling a little lost recently, mostly down to the lack of quality sleep and the amount of things that are going on at home. I find that when I get to a stage where I am feeling a little cast away, I try to get out and walk. It seems to feed the soul. When I think of the really positive people I know, they all share one trait - Walking or exercise. My Son’s second Mum in Canada, Patricia, walks her dog Poppy regularly and is always out and about regardless of the weather - She is such a positive person! Christian (AKA Documentally) fits into this positive bracket, and also walks regularly. There is definately something in it!
Let there be light
The building works at home are progressing really well and we have (for now) managed to stop breathing in clouds of dust everyday! That said, another (third world problem) dilema has arisen - Choosing light fittings! Who new there were so many different types of light fittings to choose from? This particular fitting has to match the new area it was meant for and as such, it is causing me issues. Not just because of the vast array of designs, but moreso the prices! Ranging from £100 to £2500 For a bloody light! What happened to good old fashioned candles! Wish me luck.
Family update
Our sibling group of three ( two girls and one boy) are doing well and never cease to amaze us at how many different things they can argue and fight over - quite incredible really! Since the youngest sibling (3 years) joined us, she has been sharing a room with her sister. This has come with its own challenges:
The older girl teaching the younger one to climb on top of the bedroom furniture
Arguments: Hitting and fighting the youngest
Sleep issues: Waking each other up during the night
Once the building work has been completed, most of these issues will be resolved as all the children will have a room of their own!
Their Brother, our eldest boy, who has been with us for the longest time (approaching 6 years) has just finished doing his mock SATS exams before he starts his high school in September this year. He is a very sensitive young man and the transition to a new school will be a huge challenge for him and we are putting all the support in place to make this move as pain free as possible.
Our birth daughter (7 years) has finally moved into her new bedroom. Initially, she was apprehensive and nervous and has a few restless nights. However, she has now overcome this and is sleeping really well. She is going through a really emotionally challenging time in her young life, huge emotions that she does not know what to do with! The best way we can help her is to understand that she is sometimes unable to manage these and help her to see that it is OK to feel that way. We are also very aware of the environment she lives in, she shares her Mum and Dad with at least three other children who are not related to her (plus her Big Brother when he is home!)
In a word, we are ‘Busy’, both in our minds and in daily life.
Take care of yourselves.
Lee
On the topic of walking. I feel this should be the bare minimum for those mobile enough to do it. I'm really looking forward to getting out on the push bike. Even if it's just a ride to the pub and back. That takes things to the next level of feeling good :-)