Today I made my first post in a week. I have had a really long week to say the least and all that I had time, or energy to do was to log on to the blog for a few minutes and moderate any comments. As of last weekend I made the switch from 12 hour night shifts to 12 hour day shifts, after only 24 hours to adjust. This was difficult for me as for the last 5 years I have worked 12 hour night shifts almost exclusively.
What made the week harder however was the return of my cold on Wednesday at work. This pretty much put me out of commission on both of my days off. Fortunately the rest and medicine was able to get me through the next 3 days of work and now I am almost back to normal. The week was almost a total blur, as half the time I felt like a walking zombie. Also, as weird as this sounds but it feels so strange to be up and at work during the day. I am just so used to sleeping most of my days away.
My little one has had a hard time getting used to my new schedule as well. Normally, I get home around the time he’s waking up and spend some time with him in the morning. I’d wake up around supper time and spend the evening with him and put him to bed. Now, I am gone before he wakes up and I don’t get home until he’s already in bed or about ready to pass out on the floor waiting for me. He asks numerous times throughout the day, “where’s daddy?”. The upside to this new schedule is first, I will be back to a normal sleep schedule for a change. Secondly, I will be able to spend more of my time off with my wife and son during the daylight hours. I am still not totally adjusted to my new schedule but it’s only a matter of time before I am back to normal.
Anyway, that is what has been happening in my little corner of the world.
