It’s been a tiring year, 2019 has. Aside from the fact that I had so many great plans that got knocked to the ground, partially because I’ve been tired, I’ve slept in a lot this year. More than any other year, I think.
I used to be able to wake up to the music on my phone. It was a nice way to wake up. To a song I liked. But then, because I was tired, I started not only sleeping through my alarm, I’d dream that I was at a concert, watching the song played live.
That wouldn’t do–I had to keep driving Alex to school because I wasn’t getting up in time to feed him (before 5am) so he could catch the bus. So I added an alarm. One with a tune I didn’t like. One that came with the phone.
For a while that worked, until my tired brain figured out how to turn off the alarm I didn’t like and leave the song on.
Fine.
I added an even more obnoxious tune. That got me up.
But then I figured, okay, I can sleep while Alex is feeding (he’s tube-fed), and just set another alarm to get me up when his feed’s finished so I can get him off to school.
Except guess what I did?
Yep, I chose another song.
And started dreaming through it.
FINE, then.
I switched that for another obnoxious noise to get me out of bed before the bus comes.
Which worked …
For a while.
Last week I slept through that a total of THREE mornings. Out of FOUR! Monday was a holiday!
I think I just need for it to be 2020 already.
Surely I won’t be as tired.
Right?
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November 18, 2019 at 7:34 pm
Praying you aren’t! ❤ being tired sucks so much!
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November 17, 2019 at 10:23 pm
Sleeping through all those alarms and songs are signs you definitely need more sleep. I’m a night owl by nature, so I understand the lure of late nights, but they will take a toll after a while. Back when I had to get kids up for school and/or go to work, I just couldn’t do many late nights. I had to turn off the TV or get off the computer earlier. Then, I’d fall asleep reading something easy. In a pinch, I’d sneak in a nap somewhere, but that wasn’t as good as good solid sleep. Take care of you, Linda.
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November 17, 2019 at 12:32 pm
Always so hard to get self-care in our lives, isn’t it? Hoping you can get some soon.
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November 17, 2019 at 12:33 pm
Thanks, Janet. ❤
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November 17, 2019 at 10:44 am
Oh goodness, I’m concerned that you’re sleep-deprived…yes, you’ve now got a “fretter fan” 🙂 ❤
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November 17, 2019 at 12:31 pm
I am sleep-deprived, but I can do better. Feel free to wag your finger at me. ❤ And thanks so much for your concern, Avia. 🙂
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November 17, 2019 at 7:59 pm
You’re most welcome, Linda–you, and a bunch of others are my family here, and I do have fretting in my DNA…a blessing and curse, hah! Take good care, and have a blessed week 🙂 ❤
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November 17, 2019 at 10:10 am
Linda, I hope you find some time to truly relax and maybe dream really soothing dreams that prepare you for the coming day. You have a lot on your shoulders which tells me you are a pretty tough cookie. I would sleep through songs, too. I need something annoying to get me out of my warm bed.
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November 17, 2019 at 12:32 pm
I need an alarm that can pounce on me, I think. Maybe I should attach one to the dog. 😛
Thanks, Maggie. 🙂
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November 17, 2019 at 10:02 am
When you need rest, I don’t think a song will do it. I love how you work them into a dream. How about a ringing telephone wake up noise?
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November 17, 2019 at 12:32 pm
I’ve trained myself to ignore that noise when I’m awake! Haha! 😀
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November 17, 2019 at 3:07 pm
Hahahahaha
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November 17, 2019 at 9:38 am
I pray you find a workable solution to your dilemma and get the rest you desperately need!
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November 17, 2019 at 12:33 pm
Thanks, Kim. ❤
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November 17, 2019 at 9:10 am
WAKE UP, LINDA!!! Now, every morning you need to wake up, just read that reminder and it’ll wake you right up. …Wait….
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November 17, 2019 at 12:33 pm
That should work! 😉 Haha!
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November 17, 2019 at 7:29 am
I hope you can find a way to get more rest. Or, find a song that is much worse. Do you like opera?
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November 17, 2019 at 12:34 pm
Not particularly, but the dreams it might inspire! I need to try that on the weekends. 🙂
Thanks, Dan.
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November 17, 2019 at 4:38 am
I am sorry you are so exhausted, Linda. To sleep through your alarm is rather amazing. I wish I could do that sometimes.
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November 17, 2019 at 12:36 pm
Trust me, it would ruin your day. 😛 Thanks, Roberta. ❤
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November 17, 2019 at 3:11 am
Rest. Somehow you need a complete switch off, Linda. And I know that is nigh on impossible in your situation… 💜 wish you find a way 🙏🏽
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November 17, 2019 at 12:36 pm
Thanks, Ritu. ❤
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November 17, 2019 at 3:08 am
Oh, I do hope you find a way to get enough sleep soon.
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November 17, 2019 at 12:37 pm
Thanks, Dar. ❤
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November 17, 2019 at 3:02 am
Like me you stay up late. That said you do have a lot on your plate and that early morning sleep is probably the sleep you need. Life’s hard , job, Alex and your Mum goodness life is hard. Be kind to yourself try and get a break 💜💜💜
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November 17, 2019 at 12:37 pm
Thank you, Willow. ❤
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November 17, 2019 at 1:31 pm
Hugs Linda 💜💜💜
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November 17, 2019 at 2:47 am
Rest, healthy food and maybe complements might help you, Linda.
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November 17, 2019 at 12:38 pm
The first two for sure. Thanks, Irene. ❤
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November 17, 2019 at 2:05 am
I feel that you need a lot more rest than what you’re getting.
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November 17, 2019 at 12:38 pm
I do. Thanks, Sadje. ❤
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November 17, 2019 at 12:38 pm
You’re welcome Linda
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