Rocking Myself to Sleep

Last night was grocery night. Half-way through the market, I started yawning. A lot. I wondered whether I was going to be able to finish my shopping and drive home. The whole thing came on so quickly.

I felt parched as well as tired so I stopped on the way home to get a large water and large Diet Coke at Micky D's. The water went down fairly quickly, the Diet Coke less so. I was still quite tired when I got home, but I managed to unload and put away the groceries -- with the help of my spouse, of course.

As tired as I was, sleeping was difficult. At first, I couldn't settle, then my legs started causing troubles. I think it was the Diet Coke. I've purposefully limited my caffeine in the evening recently. Finally I decided to rock in the rocking chair. It's quieter than the stationary bicycle. I discovered it's possible to rock myself to sleep. Of course, it doesn't last long. Rocking did help, though, to work-out my legs. I still ended up falling asleep kneeling to keep my legs stretched, but at least I was able to get some sleep. It was just after 2am when I was finally able to sleep normally. I'd started around 10pm.

This morning...I'm pooped. This afternoon will be busy. I think a restful morning is definitely in order.