1-Some people get a high when they go shopping. For me, it's getting rid of "stuff". I like to consolidate and organize (and re-organize) and "toss". So, maybe I'm still so thrilled that I got rid of 2 old lamps (1 of which I'm sure is a fire hazard by now), 2 big trash bags full of misc. items which included unused baby/kids items, like Rainy's old feather blanket which I never saw feathers coming out of in the first place but whenever I'd go to vacuum under her bed an inch of feather build-up would be staring me in my face as if to say, go ahead and try to sweep me up. I'll just float to the other side of the room! Ha! Also included were a pair of shelves that Josh HATED putting up because they were impossible to get even.
2-Caffeine? Nope, my personal cut-off for that stuff is about 4pm or so. Josh would love for me to sit down and have a cup of coffee with him at night but I have to remind him that he's staying up with me so I'll have someone to talk to all night=) He quickly changes the subject.
3-Exercise? I've got 2 toddlers so I think I'm good in that area. They turn off around 8pm so I've not done anything too strenuous since then.
4-Maybe God's trying to tell me something. Hmmm. I prayed a little and definitely don't think this is one of those "spiritual" awakenings tonight.
5-I've found that if I push myself down toward the end of the bed and hang my feet off the edge I sleep better.
6-I've got ALL my pillows. One for the head and one between my knees. You should see my bedtime "station" I set up when I'm pregnant. I've got like 5 pillows surrounding me. It takes forever to get in position.
7-Banana? Yup, had one of those. I have Restless Leg Syndrome and a banana usually helps with that. Not tonight.
8-List? I have an on-going list. Somehow my mind goes into overdrive about the things I've got to get done the next day while I'm trying to get to sleep, so I write it on the list so I KNOW I won't forget it.
9-I do have company coming tomorrow night. I'm so excited my sister, her husband and their 3 kids (the baby whom I've not even met yet!) are driving down from the DC area. They've not been to our house in years so we're pretty stoked.
I can't possibly think of what is keeping me up, so I'm going to go try again. Maybe I'll sip on a warm cup of Cozy Chamomile Tea. What keeps you up at night or helps ensure a good night's sleep?
5 comments:
I like to sleep with 3 pillows and I sleep much much better anywhere with my hubby. Whenever I am away (or he is away) I have a terrible time sleeping. When he is away I also have to have another pillow (to take the place of his back, which I use for cuddles...so that would be 4 pillows. Since I am a Via, I am also now addicted to having the sound of a personal fan right beside my bed. I basically have to have it.
I second the noise thing...gotta have the white noise. Also, reciting all my scripture memory verses always seems to put me to sleep =)
Now, as for what keeps me up...there just isn't enough room in this comment box for the things!
Mike has had insomnia all week! His mind sprints at night when he has big events coming up... he just gets up and listens to sermons online. I take tylenol p.m.. However, you might end up having wild dreams if you take more than one. I rarely can't sleep, but it is normally because of caffeine or when we hang out with friends to late I get wired.
I always like pillows but I HAVE to have several when I'm pregnant too. I'm thinking about buying this one called the BUMPIL.
You are the most tired when your body temperature is cooling down (supposedly). So I've heard that if you take a reall hot shower/bath about two hours before bed time then that helps you get tired when it's time to sleep. Or in the place of a shower you can get a good work out in, but it only really helps if you do it 2-3 hours before bed. OR you could try a much unhealthier option of giving yourself a good 'sugar high' at the right time and then being exhausted right before bed. lol. Hope your sleeping troubles have gone away this week!
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