Giving Thanks - Day 24

Today - I am so very thankful for sleep aids.

Because Ted's mom is spending the week with us, Ted and I moved to the upstairs guest bedroom. Ted and I are used to sleeping on a king sized bed and never touching each other as we sleep. One of the things we have in common is our desire to not have anybody touching us while trying to sleep - neither of us a sleep cuddlers. We are sleeping in a queen sized bed right now - so less space. Plus, the upstairs tends to get warmer than the downstairs - and neither of us like sleeping in heat. Friday morning, I was awakened by the horrible snoring noises and Ted tossing and turning. I ended up going downstairs and watching television for a couple of hours. I went back to bed when Ted left to go Black Friday shopping.

I was so tired yesterday, I took a sleeping pill. I have had them on hand because of the menopausal problems that makes it difficult for me to sleep. I slept SOOOOO good. I slept IN. I SLEPT. That means I probably won't sleep tonight, but, it was sure great to get in a good nights sleep!!!

So - today I am thankful for sleep aids and a very good nights sleep.

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