Sleep or Fun Times

I had an opportunity to go hang out with a really great friend the other evening but my day was so hectic and nowadays I start turning into a pumpkin around 8:30 pm. I ended up canceling because I wanted to be at my best and that day was not it. I mean I even ran around the mall for a new pair of sexy jeans and top but I still could not gather up enough energy to get going. I felt so terrible my friend was here from out of town. I tried drinking an energy drink, taking a vitamin, washing my face but to no avail. I had the whole night child free to hang out, have a cocktail and have a real adult conversation and what do I do. Long for my empty bed to try to catch up on my sleep. I felt I was going to be such a drag with sleepy eyes. Should I of cancelled? Yes and No. I got some much needed rest but I missed out on a fun time. I regret that I didn't go but I also am glad I didn't. I would of not been at my best not that I always am. Being a single mom is a lot of work and getting precious time to sleep is invaluable so is also getting the chance to hang out with friends other than a playgroup. I say from now on I need to practice what I do everyday when I'm tired which is soak it up and find my energy burst and go have a good time. I can always catch up on sleep during those rare long nap times!