by Sally Chambers
Glimpses and Guidance from the Garrett
Have you just been reminded by that women's magazine on the table that says you need to get your "beauty sleep?" and you know there's no way that's happening? Are you exhausted from conquering cobwebs, creating casseroles, chasing children, and the million other things you have to do every day?
I remember the times when I was exactly that, exhausted and complaining to my mother that 24/7 just wasn't enough. Wise woman that she was, she handed down some sage advice.
"Take naps when your children do."
No, I'm not encouraging you to sleep less, but I am discouraging you from worrying about when you sleep.
It's said that Ben Franklin only slept two to five hours a night, but he caught up on his lost sleep with cat-naps during the day.
Call it a power nap, siesta, or a kid-nap, it adds up to a smoother day. When I followed my mom's suggestion, I had much more energy, my "off-with-their-heads" mood vanished, and even though there was still dust in the corners, I don't think a soul noticed but me.
When you lie down, you will not be afraid; yes you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet. Proverbs 3:24 NKJV
