Click, click, click...
Hmmph.
Roll.
Hmmph.
Sigh.
Roll.
Click, click, click...
Lap, lap, lap...
Groooooaaaaan...sigh.
Roll.
It was a long night. One where it felt like I didn't sleep at all. I know that isn't true, but I was sure all I did was toss, turn, listen to the dog get up and walk around, toss, turn, listen to the dog get a drink. I could not get comfortable.
Hot.
Cold.
Blanket too lumpy.
Blanket too uneven.
No blanket.
Leg out.
Nothing worked.
I didn't dare check the time--ever!
I had no thoughts in my head.
No worries.
No dreams.
My mind was blank.
So tired yet unable to settle.
I'm looking forward to settling tonight. I have a plan.
Step one: Make a cup of sleepytime tea.
Step two: Read some poems from my favorite book by Mary Oliver.
Step three: Turn the lights off earlier.
Let's hope it works. I wish you all a good night's sleep.
I love the short lines. I felt uncomfortable right along with you. I hope tonight's plan works!
ReplyDeleteI can definitely relate to hot and cold all night long!
ReplyDeleteI can feel the restlessness! I hope you are already in bed and sleeping now! It's so hard to have a night like that!
ReplyDeleteI'm finishing up (ever optimistic in my word choice here!) a string of restless nights, so I can fully and unhappily relate. I do hope your plan for a good night's sleep is effective!
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