We\u2019ve all had them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Either we can\u2019t sleep or a child, dog, or spouse is unwell and we find ourselves shuffling around thinking we should be in bed dreaming peaceful vacation-like dreams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Instead we\u2019ve grabbed some clothing against the early morning chill and are debating the reasonability of just turning on the coffee machine, while cleaning up after our sick loved one and getting on with the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
On the bright side, dawn can be very pretty and the birds are very vocal this morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
My particular morning started with the distinctive sound of a puppy working on vomiting. I hadn\u2019t slept very well myself. I suppose I was awake \/ asleep \/ whatever? I call it skip sleeping. That\u2019s what it\u2019s like from my perspective, I\u2019m kind of asleep but mostly awake, aware, and not getting even the benefit of a good nap. But at the same time the clock will advance 5 or 10 minutes in an instant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
This morning, I was in this state and noticed that the dog was making unusual sounds. It sounded just like the sloshy sounds I make with my stomach is upset. He was, I think, asleep, then suddenly jumped up and made for the door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
He made it to the deck outside, hurled, then looked at me guiltily. I saw this by the purplish golden glow of sunrise beginning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
The dog skulked off into the yard and I could hear from the deep shadows the sound of him hurling again. As the purple gave way to golden light I rinsed the deck and told him he\u2019d been a good boy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
He seemed content to lie out on the dry end of the deck so I left the back door open, then went back to bed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
I couldn\u2019t get comfortable much less sleep. I\u2019d resolved to lay there and close my eyes in hope of a few more minutes of sleep. Then I heard the poor pup hurling again in the back yard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Nope! I\u2019m not going to be sleeping, I got up turned on the coffee pot, comforted the pup and watched the rest of the dawn. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
I just noticed, those birds who were so loud announcing the coming of the sun while it was still dark have completely shut up. Those guys need a snooze button!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s going to be a warm day and perhaps I\u2019ll get a nap in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
The dog usually naps through the heat of the day. I think I\u2019ll join him this afternoon. Hopefully after making some progress with cleaning more stuff from a closet and perhaps laundry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Enjoy your sleepy Saturday morning. I\u2019m getting another cup of coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
We\u2019ve all had them. Either we can\u2019t sleep or a child, dog, or spouse is unwell and we find ourselves shuffling around thinking we should be in bed dreaming peaceful vacation-like dreams. Instead we\u2019ve grabbed some clothing against the early morning chill and are debating the reasonability of just turning on the coffee machine, while … <\/p>\n