dang it

 I have had a hard time getting to sleep

    Last night was no exception.  Nor was the night before.

    I am tired, but can't fall asleep.

    Our helper came at 8 this morning.  I was already tip, but I told her I was really tired.  I know I went to bed before 11:30, but I heard the little cuckoo hit 12, 12:30, 1 and I was up at 1:30 wandering around.

    I think I fell asleep about 2, but thinking about it, I don't know if I heard the cuckoo chime 2 or not.

    Anyway..... I said I was going to sit in my recliner for a little nap.  That was 8:15.

    When I woke up the house was eerily quiet.

    Jackie was sitting at the breakfast nook table and I asked her what time it was.

    12 noon.  I got up at 12 noon!!!  Holy Toledo!

    Our help leaves at 11 and Jackie told her just to let me sleep.  And I did.

    But I was still groggy later in the day.

    I went to the store, and when I got home I made a cup of decaf tea.  I also poured a small bowl of raisins and peanuts. 

    I sat down and the computer and reached over for some peanuts and put my hand into my hot tea!  Damn, that did sting!!

    But it woke me up.

    Now it is almost 9.  I am full of energy despite a lack of caffeine. 

    But really, all I want is to sleep 8 hours tonight.

    I hate taking a sleeping med because when I have done that I am so groggy the whole next day.  I did not like that feeling.   I do take 2 nighttime Tylenol, which has Benadryl in it, but that does not seem to do much. 

    I guess I must not have a clear conscience when I go to bed.  So if I offended you in anyway, about anything, at any time in my life, I do apologize.

    And I hope you are sleeping better than me.

Peace and Love