down time

i've needed down time these past few weeks
my energy levels ebb and flow
and i'm still learning how to stop before i go too far

things have changed for missy
no more child care or twice-weekly play-days with our little friend
now we rest at home more, together
reading books, climbing on furniture, riding to the playground

miss gave me an early birthday present today:
a very refreshing afternoon nap
(she climbed onto the couch herself and fell asleep
while i was resting in my bed and hoping she'd ask to join me)