This is not a figurative statement… it is quite literal. I have been burning the candles at both ends lately and this morning I woke up wanting to do nothing more than go back to sleep. Getting kids ready for school, I could feel myself being grumpy and snapping.
Its times like these when I have to be more on guard with myself. When I am tired, grumpy, irritated and ready to snap, I feel it best to pull back just a little for the protection of others. Knowing that someone I care for may be looking to me for a little extra attention or support, I can not allow myself to easily snap at them as that may indeed send the wrong message to them.
Even now I am trying to find the correct words… “pull back” isn’t exactly what I mean… its more like limiting their exposure to my rough mood. But of course, communication is the ultimate key, so saying something like “I am in a grumpy mood today, so I may not be as available today” would be a smarter move.
Well, anyway… to those of you out there that care to read this, I hope you are having a good day… one without being tired or grumpy.
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