Jack in the Box

I feel like a "Jack in the Box" It is like someone turned the handle and made me pop my top. A good thing. I feel like Jack who has been confined to a box for 4 months. I have been limited it everything I do. Just about 2 weeks ago I begin to sleep and my hyper personality is back. Today I got in the car with my friends and I don't think I stopped talking for 10 solid minutes. I finally realized it and apologized. They commented that they could tell I had my old self back because I was no loner grumpy. It feels good to be me.
Today my class had our Cafe for a grant I won. It went great. My kids waited on tables, bussed the tables, cooked the food and what ever else was needed. They were so cute and we were so tired and hungry when we finished. I feel like vacation time is here (of course it is only 3 more days of school with the kids) and finishing the cafe was the final release of all my tension.

Sleep or the lack thereof

Sleep is an amazing thing. You do not realize what it does for you until you go without. For the last month or two, I haven't sleep good. I have taken pain medicine, muscle relaxers and the occasional sleep medication all to no avail. The pain just kept waking me up. Finally on Thursday night I only got up once and then went right back to sleep. Friday morning I felt like a new woman. I had patients, and enjoy being at work. I love my job and this lack of sleep has kept me from enjoying one of the things I love most, My Students. I have not had a lot of patients and have not taken the time to see God in them and to enjoy the little victories in life. So on Friday, I just sat and enjoyed them. I laughed with them again, sat on the floor and played with them. Friday night I slept for the first time without medication. 2 good nights that I am very thankful for. Last night I wasn't as lucky, but it was not too bad. I am hoping that I am over the hump and can see a little light at the end of the tunnel. I have 2 weeks left of school with my kids and I want to enjoy every moment I can and will try not to let the lack of sleep creep into my attitude.