diff --git a/patcher_watchgod.py b/patcher_watchgod.py
index 2aea559..24540cf 100644
--- a/patcher_watchgod.py
+++ b/patcher_watchgod.py
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@
 def foobar():
     while True:
         try:
+            time.sleep(2)
             jtp.main()
             time.sleep(6000)
         except Exception as e: