Re: you are clearly not the problem

Well, it's a handful all right!

And certainly, my little ideas about housekeeping and routines and all, it is not to minimize the extent of the problem. It's just that whatever decisions have to made, it might be easier to make them if everyone has enough sleep and some steady burning energy from a balanced meal. I realize that's only a little piece of the solution, but often it's the first piece.

Also, the holidays are coming up, and peace on earth begins with us.
That tends to be an elated exciting time with some amount of built-in letdown, but we can see that coming and make plans for it. I'm really hoping that you have a minute to plan ahead and think of some ways to make it a very low-impact holiday. Skip the malls and shopping, and make popcorn and drive around to look at lights or something.

I was praying for you folks yesterday, and will pay attention to your posts and whatever solutions you've found, to take some steady care of yourself.

Very best wishes,
Autumn