fairfarmhand Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 How do you make it through the day? I got less than 6 hours last night and I am dragging. A nap sounds tempting, but if I nap I will be up again late tonight. So I have to push through the tiredness. Generally I tend to overeat when I am sleepy, but that is not an option today. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindyD Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I take a nap so I'm not much help! Lots of coffee or dark chocolate covered espresso beans? I find that getting out of the house helps a lot so maybe go to a store or a park depending on the weather. Then you can't take a nap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I just walk around with my head not focused. Don't sit down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssavings Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Lots and lots of coffee and green tea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyWImom Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Coffee, coffee, and more coffee! I have had more nights than I can count where I've gotten less than 6hrs of sleep. It is not fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart_Mom Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I've gotten less that 6 hours of sleep for too many night recently. I do usually try to catch a nap. I know this won't help you for today, but could you try to take a little nap before lunch? I find that if I'm super-tired, I'm tired enough to nap in the morning and it's less likely to keep me from being able to fall asleep at bedtime. I hope you get better sleep soon (and that I do too!). :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheryl h Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 This is me most of the time. Coffee helps a lot. If you aren't a coffee or tea drinker, ice water helps too, the coldness of it sort of perks me up. Fresh air is good. If it only happens every once in a while, I wouldn't sweat it that much, just do a lighter day. I find if I am really too tired, I make a lot of mistakes in doing corrections, can't focus on the lesson long enough to teach it, etc. Give yourself a break and get the rest you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorMom Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I got 4 hours last night. Coffee. Lots of coffee. No naps, makes it worse for me unless I'm sick. Just power through and try to look forward to the next time you can sleep in :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Friday I was living off of 3 1/2 hours. When I got up I went to the gym (thought I was going to fall asleep on the elliptical) then went home and started downing coffee. And I didn't sit down on any comfortable furniture. I even brought a kitchen chair into the living room ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Coffee, coffee and more coffee, I seldom have more than a couple hours of sleep, and am still trying to make up for the 1 hour of sleep I got on Saturday night. I just keep drinking coffee until I either start vibrating or I have energy to do what I need to do, which ever happens first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeindeed Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Coffee and lots of it...dark beans, freshly ground, French press.:) My little one has not consistently slept through the night since we brought her home, so I rarely get enough sleep. I don't know how I'd make it without my special coffee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinE Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 It's mind boggling how little coffee I drank before I started homeschooling. Perhaps it's because I didn't need to be firing on all cylinders first thing in the morning. Answering questions about nebulas and black holes at 7 am make my brain hurt. There's a rule in our house: no asking questions before Mommy's finished her coffee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustybug Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I get less than 6 hours nearly every night. By 2PM I am nearly dead. I just plunge on through. I don't drink coffee. :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Coffee is my main source. Second to that exercise and fresh air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfunnybunch Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I warn everyone ahead of time. Then I grouch at the kids, drink too much coffee, accidentally doze while the kids read to me, wish I could put the kids to bed at 4 p.m..... Oh, wait, were you hoping for something helpful? :D Going for a short walk, or even stepping out onto the porch for some fresh air helps, at least temporarily. Hope you get a good night's rest tonight. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarlaS Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 For you: coffee small light meals so you won't get too sleepy--protein get outside for a bit frequently - walk dog, check the mail For occupying the kids: DVD's (documentaries) Art day Have them read poetry to each other have them help with some quick chores math review--not a time for new concepts anything they can do independently Nothing mentally strenuous for anyone. We're perpetually recovering from illness here this winter, and have had more than a few tired days. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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