Kava-kava-breathe

I just brewed myself a cup of kava tea that I bought at the health food store this evening….. It’s supposed to relax me. I hope it works. Before I take a sip, I should tell you that Alan is having a temper tantrum in his crib at this moment. We’ve been having bedtime/nap issues, and he is extremely over-tired and sleep deprived. The consensus in the house (Eileen and Roger), is that I should let him cry it out, but it’s very difficult for me to do, and I’ll just wait another 10 minutes or so and if he doesn’t wind down, I’ll try another strategy.

This is after a very stressful day. (Just took first sip of kava, it tastes like ivory soap). I learned about kava from a social worker a few years ago who worked in the state prison system. He told me that the inmates are given kava tea for relaxation and to help them sleep. I tried it about five years ago when buying this house had me stressed out, and it knocked me out for two hours in the middle of the day, and I never can nap in the middle of the day….(tantrum has quieted down)….I have been reluctant to try it again since it had such a strong affect on me last time. (another sip)























Well, on the brighter side of the day…Jimmy, my next door neighbor, stopped over for a visit tonight and dropped off this keyboard for Alan. When I see the smile on this little guys face it makes all of the stress from the day melt away. By the way, I think Alan is asleep. I’ll finish this cup of kava now and maybe I'll nod off too….but before I do…

...In other news, Bootie left for Arizona again. She’ll be back in 10 days. Tomorrow is the John Street Jam. I'm going with Jules. And this weekend holds various birthday celebrations for children in the neighborhood.

By the way, thank you for reading this blog and have a great day!