Sleep, that teasing bitch

I was thinking of the college years today and remembering and I wonder... How did I get so old, when I'm not old yet? I'm 27. I'm married. I work full time, and go to class part time (currently 2 nights per week). I have kitties and friends to play with. So I'm reasonably busy...

And man oh man, I need more sleep. I would be so much more healthy if I were able to go to bed at 9:30pm regularly, and get up at 6:30. Now, I'm lucky to be attempting sleep at around 11pm, and it's generally not enough. I wake up poorly.. I'm convinced that if I got less or more, I'd be okay, but 6.5-7 hours makes me wake up in the middle of a sleep cycle so I'm really groggy when that alarm goes off. Plus, I have kitties and restless sleeping husband(s? - grammar thought) to contend with... as I've gotten older, I no longer sleep so deeply. I miss sleeping deeply. It's so enjoyable.

I still feel that great love of my bed and pillow. Especially after I've had to travel, which always involves sleeping somewhere terribly uncomfortable with pillows of lead.... I get home, and when it's finally time to sleep, man oh man... I snuggle into my pillow, and sort of squirm/cuddle into the mattress, and cuddle up with my blankets and suddenly I feel peaceful. I LOVE sleeping when there's a little chill to the air, and so the blankets are just necessary enough...

And the last couple of weeks, Loverboy and I have had some truly perfect, world-class cuddles. I will fall asleep with my head on his shoulder and his arm around me, and considering that I am, after all, a bit bigger than he is, it's amazing how comfortable this is lately. I think it might actually be because he's got more muscle (so more cushioning) on him now, so it's nicer for my head and the angle's better for my neck... and man, those cuddles have been SO satisfying. Just last night, I drifted off so quickly once I got into classic cuddle position. My absolute favorite is when he'll put his arm above his head, tucking his hand under his head - that makes a really comfy surface for me to rest my head on. I guess I'm sleeping on his armpit, but he's wearing a t-shirt and I just feel so comfy.

Hm. Sorry... starting to ramble. (Starting?!?!?)

So anyway, yes, I believe strongly in sleep, and I love to sleep, and boy oh boy. And may we all have a good night's rest tonight. And maybe some booty too, that wouldn't go unappreciated (I'm looking in YOUR direction, Loverboy! :D )