It’s like playing Blue’s Clues

Sometimes my back brain knows more about what is going on than my front brain.

Clue #1 This morning when I got dressed, I dug through the laundry to find the warmest, most comfortable clothes available.

Clue #2 I accomplished a few things. There were many more that I wanted to do (Not just wanted to “have done” but I was actually interested in doing) but instead I sat down to read a book.

Clue #3 I was completely wrapped up in the story of the book, but I was having difficulty tracking it.

At that point I remembered that sometimes I sit down to read when what I really need is sleep. It is a habit I picked up when the kids were little and I could not sleep unless they were also sleeping. So I curled up in bed wearing sweats, under two blankets, and began shivering. My front brain finally caught on and I thought “Hmm. I might be sick.”

The next 3 hours proved it to be true. I fell into a quicksand of sleep. I woke frequently, with thoughts such as “I should check on Gleek and Patch” or “The kids have been playing video games all day, I should make them do something else,” but I was always sucked back into unconsciousness before acting on any of the thoughts. Similarly I realized that a pair of socks might help me stop shivering and Tylenol would be a good idea, but the plans were also slurped into the morass of sleep. A couple of times Gleek or Patch came and bounced on the bed with requests. I hope I gave good answers because I don’t remember what they asked for.

Howard came home and rescued me from the pit of sleep. He tended to the kids, provided dinner, and made sure I got some Tylenol. I feel better now. In fact the front of my brain keeps thinking that we’re all better and so we should do something productive. The back of my brain keeps us sitting firmly in a chair and taking it easy. Hopefully tomorrow I’ll be all better.