Tired Mommy

If I wasn't so tired...

I wouldn't be so grumpy in the morning and I might actually feel like making a real breakfast;


I would play longer and with more energy when my kids ask me to play tag or "make believe;"

I would feel like going outside more often, even if it's a little warm;

I'd plan fun activities with the kids, like crafts or new games;

I would be more patient with my children and realize they are JUST KIDS;

I would feel angry less often;

I would be more silly with my kids;

I would spend less time on the computer;

I would have more meaningful scripture study no matter what time of the day I choose to study;

I would exercise more often (more often than never, which is about as often as I exercise right now);

I wouldn't get so overwhelmed when I make dinner and everyone is seeking my attention at the same time;

I would be happier.

Why am I so tired?

I'm the mother of four children younger than six.

My husband is gone at school for four full days a week, from 9a to 11p.

I don't eat healthy enough.

I'm a nursing mama.

I have a four month old who goes to bed at 7p (yay) but wakes up at 3a to eat and thinks 6a is rise and shine time.

Worst of all, I go to bed at midnight every night. Why? To spend time with James because I miss him and I want to feel like a wife and woman rather than just a mommy, mama, mom.

I WANT to go to bed earlier. I just don't know how to do it. So here I am, tired.