And no, I’m not talking about Doodle. I’m talking about me. Last night, Doodle came in to sleep in our bed about 3 am. Not much sleep for me with her kicking me and hitting me.
So, I lay down for a nap. The fan’s blowing some cool air around the room, and I quickly fall asleep. I’m rudely awakened by the doorbell ringing — repeatedly. I raise up and wipe the drool from the side of my face. I glance at the clock and think it says 5 o’clock. Wow. I’ve been asleep for more than 2 hours. The doorbell rings again. Go away I’m thinking. I go to the window to look out, and it’s some kind of salesman. My head hurts. I feel worse than when I laid down for a nap. The salesman finally goes away. I sit down at my laptop only to realize it’s 3 o’clock not 5 o’clock. I slept for maybe half an hour. The Crabby Nap Monster is exactly what I feel like.
I’ve been totally liberated when I gave myself permission to not answer the door when I’m home. I don’t care what they are selling. If I need it, I can order it online — and there’s always Target. It’s amazing that I had to give myself permission to not answer the door. I’m even more amazed that others don’t do it. They feel guilty and answer the door. I don’t like saying no, so I just don’t open the door. I don’t answer the phone either. If you call me, start talking to the answering machine. If I’m here and if I want to talk to you, I’ll pick up the phone. Otherwise, I’ll get back to you.
Off to get some Tylenol for my head. First day of summer vacation and Doodle’s already bored. It’s going to be a long summer.
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My husband can’t believe it when I choose not to answer the phone, but sometimes it is just better that way!
I hope you are feeling better and are able to get some rest tonight.
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Lisa-hopped over from Lysa’s comments. You talked about a mind dump before this conference…that’s what I am doing. Satan has been putting up road blocks-financially, with my heart and ny mind but God has prevailed and made it clear He am avoiding all things that prevent me from being focused on God-i.e. TV, the girls radios stations, etc. It has been challengening but it is prepping me, clearing out the old to allow the new (She Speaks) room to enter!! Really-we should do this more often!
Do feel better! See you there!!
In His Graces~Pamela
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You are so right! I control my door and my phone…..if not it controls me!
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