sleep…I need it, I want it, I can’t seem to have it

For the past 3-4 nights, I’ve been really, really tired when I went to bed.  And yet, sleep took a long, long time to come.  That might not be so bad except for the fact that my daughter has woken up at 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30 am those mornings.  Sigh.  She did go back to sleep for a while the first two, but not so much that last night.

I don’t know what my problem is.  Yes, I have been staying up a bit later than I probably should have (this is the ONLY peace and quiet and “me” time I get) but why can’t I wind down?  What is keeping me tossing and turning?  I am going through stressful times right now, but some of the pressure has been eased.  I thought that would help with the sleep situation, but it seems to have gotten worse.

I’ve got to do something; I simply can’t go on at this rate.  Ugh.

Sleep…or hibernate?

I really wonder about myself these days.  I know that I’ve had a cold and I need rest.  However, this is really something.  In two days (not two together, mind you), I’ve had 24 hours of sleep!  I swear my body is just taking over and doing what it wants, despite the things I need to do.

I suppose it must be the cold.  I do tend to sleep more when I’m sick.  I have just never done it more than one day, not that I can remember.  I swear my husband was starting to think he’d have to come over and poke me or something, to make sure all was well.  (Just as well he didn’t – it certainly WOULDN’T have been after that!)

I guess this will pass; I certainly hope so.  I can’t keep up with this really, really short days!  I’ve got things that need doing!  I’ve got babies that need me!  (Ok, I’m trying to view this as quality father-and-children time, what do you think?)