Their legs are paralyzed .Their legs are weak .They are sleeping on the couch .They do n't want to leave the couch .
Why is the narrator struggling to get going ?
My legs are like rubber bands and the kids have more energy than ever today ! Because I woke up late , I did n't get my shower first thing this morning . So when DH finally came down after getting himself ready , I was curled up on the couch half awake .