I’m usually a really good sleeper. I fall asleep almost immediately after getting into bed. Not much wakes me up, and when something (a baby) does, I can usually go right back to sleep.
But every once in a while, sleep eludes me. When that happens, my head becomes a tornado of meaningless thoughts – all of which I think are incredibly insightful at 3am. I recently had one of those nights. Welcome to the thought-storm…
1. The house is really quiet right now. I should always get up at 3 am and get stuff done.
2. By get stuff done, I obviously mean lay on the couch and watch Desperate Housewives.
3. I wonder what I could sell on craigslist to make money to buy Christmas presents? How much could I get for that old TV in the basement?
4. Sometimes I miss going to work and making money. Wait, no I don’t. I’m supremely happy that I don’t have to go to work in a few hours.
5. I really need a piece of this lasagna.
6. When I was pregnant and couldn’t sleep, I used to go to the gym. Now I’m on the couch watching TV and thinking about lasagna. I’ve got things backwards.
7. I bet that Michelle Duggar lady will only be in labor for about ten minutes when she has her twentieth kid. I wonder how many years it’s been since she’s slept through the night?
8. I really want a gingerbread latte right now. It probably won’t help my sleep situation. I’ll wait a few hours. (I did, and it was so good)
9. How did I just discover Desperate Housewives? This show is so entertaining. I want to live on Wisteria Lane.
10. I wonder what Adrienne would do if I woke her up and tried to play with her right now?
…and then, after four hours of restlessness, just like that, I fell back asleep.
Aww lol Katie, you are too cute!
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And DH is the best! It’s my guilty pleasure too
I think I’ve had 4 gingerbread lattes since that sleepless night (Tuesday) – so good!
Why did you have to remind me or Desperate Housewives?! I slowly weened myself off of that show but I have been having an uncontrollable urge to watch the last few seasons that I missed.
It is SO addicting. I only let myself watch it on weekends because otherwise I wouldn’t get anything done!
Do you still nurse Baby A at night?
And I truly hope you’re still asleep!!
Only if she cries because her teeth (gums?) hurt. Otherwise, she sleeps a good 12 – 13 hours without waking. What a champ.
That happens to me about once every 2 months or so. Complete restlessness and my thoughts just wander. Unfortunately, I do have to work though so I usually start getting mad and counting down the hours until I have to be up. <–worst thing ever.
And Michelle Dugar…I don't even want to think about her uterus. Ew.
Your thoughts are exactly my thoughts – although I’ve watched Desperate Housewives since the beginning! I too often wonder what I can ‘sell’ to make extra money. I’m glad I’m not the only one who since cutting back on work (just work 20hrs/week now) with kids, often wonders how to make more money!
HAHAHA – the last one really cracked me up. I would have that SAME exact thought! And, no surprise here, but I’m the EXACT same way. I’m usually an incredible sleeper, but every once in a while my mind just goes nuts and I end up wide awake at 3am doing the most random things ever (that feel really meaningful and important and SO necessary to accomplish right then!).
I hope you get a nap in or at the very least a good night’s sleep to follow!
Haha, I always think my thoughts are so insightful when I can’t sleep too. I write a million blog posts in my head and then wake up and think, “that was crazy”.
I actually thought of you in the middle of that sleepless night! I know you have trouble sleeping sometimes and thought “this is what Kacy goes through…except she has to hold it together for work, too!”
Oh, and I still love Desperate Housewives! Will be so sad when it’s over!
i use to love desperate housewives! the first 3 seasons are the best
#7!! HAHA! Seriously that woman’s vag must be…oh nevermind.
Right?!
Oh…not being able to sleep is the WORST! And I’m never productive when I’m tired. Hope you catch up on rest soon.
It wasn’t even Baby A keeping you up? Poor thing! As far as Michelle Duggar goes, I’m pretty sure the baby will just drop out of her after he water breaks. I hope one of the other 20 kids knows how to deliver a baby…
haha – I have nights like that sometimes too… pretty much once every few months. You have just about the same thoughts I do!
If it was me… I would not be able to resist waking up Baby A.
You know what I wonder about Michelle Duggar? How does she do anything without peeing herself? I’m sorry, but after 20 kids (or whatever number she’s at) I feel like even walking to fast would be taking a pretty big risk.
I’ve had so many of those nights… but no desperate housewives….I’ve never gotten into it. Guess it’s a good thing since it’s ending soon (so I hear).
When I have those nights I end up napping the next day when my son naps. So happy napping today:)
Question–you reading any good books right now? I need some suggestions!
I’m the worst napper in the universe – I just can’t fall asleep during the day! I wish! And I just finished a book called *Magic Hour* by Kristen Hannah. It was good! Not one of my all-time favorites, but kept me entertained.
I have been sleeping like crud all week – but was up and ready to go at 5:45 every day, and then finally got a good night’s rest last night and it was nearly impossible to drag myself out of bed for work – totally backward!
When I can’t sleep, I cook. There is so much food in my house it’s disturbing.
What a good idea! I’m going to cook next time…
I’ve had insomnia for years. Kinda like you, it’s not for any reason- just a swirl of random, meaningless thoughts going through my head that keeps me awake. I’d be more productive with that time, but I’m always worried about waking Dallas up
20 kids!! I really have lost count…
“Ahh, Kath just commented on my blog again!” – that’s what I just yelled at my husband. You are a household name. I am kind of starstruck. (Also, my name is Kathryn Unger – so I feel like we’re kind of connected)
I had a nasty case of insomnia this week, too! Must be the weather…or the time of year. Hopefully, it will soon remedy for both of us! Restless, sleepless night are the worst. Here’s to hoping for a good night’s sleep!
She has 20 kids? For real, how does she even have enough spare time to keep growing that number..?
BWAHAHAAHA! Next time you can’t sleep, write up a bucket list and join me for NaNeFoMo ( http://living-learning-eating.blogspot.com/2011/11/my-foodie-bucket-list-for-nanefomo.html ).