Sticking to Schedules

Sticking to a schedule or being a creature of habit isn't such a bad thing. I re-learned this week why our dogs love to stay on the schedule they've become accustomed to- because it messes up your body clock! - This week, I worked from 5am to 2pm (often a little later) because the Hubble Space Telescope is getting a massive technology repair, and reporters could call at any time.
That meant getting up earlier than normal (we usually get up at 4:30am, but that didn't work)... still making breakfast for Tom and the dogs, and packing not one but 2 lunches (Tom's and mine). It meant just letting the dogs out at 4:30am, and having Tom's parents drive up from Annapolis (20 mins) to let them out mid-morning. The dogs were thrown off- no morning walk, no daddy Rob working at home, or no drive to day care (although Tom's folks even did THAT for us 2 days this week). The dogs were out of sorts, and didn't sleep well, as we didn't.
I felt exhausted all week, although I gave it 110% at work. I came home, walked the dogs and was beat- but still had to run errands before going to our chiropractor (3 times a week) and making dinner for everyone. I want my schedule back! It's even upset my digestive system. So, the bottom line is-a schedule does a body and mind good.