Meme Time; Courtesy of Dawn :)

 Early Saturday morning, and my youngest got me out of bed at 7am so he can play his SpongeBob GameCube game.  Yes, he is only 3 years old, and plays GameCube.  This is what happens when you are the youngest with older siblings that range from 18 to 12.  For God sakes I can't even play any of these games, and he his on the 2nd level already---whatever that means. 

Oh well, he is on the potty, and I've got my coffee here and was pleasantly surprised to find a Meme from the wonderful Dawn in her entry: Talking In Your Sleep .  Feel free to play along!

 

Do you snore while you're sleeping?

I've been told that I do...  But I've never heard myself, so of course I don't know! 

How many pillows do you use?

It used to be only one, but husband likes 2; so now I have two.  Sometimes I take one away, but other times I sleep with two.   

How do you sleep? Side? Back? Stomach?

Usually it's on my side.  I NEVER sleep on my stomach; I don't know why. 

How comfortable is your mattress?

Very comfortable. 

How long does it usually take you to fall asleep?

Lately, it's been as soon as I hit my head on the pillow!

Do you fall asleep in front of the TV?

Sometimes, but I usually am the one who has to reach over to my husband's side to find the remote control.  I think he does that on purpose though just so I'm reaching over him..  :) 

How many times do you wake up in the middle of the night?

Usually only if one of the kids wakes me up.  If it's notmy oldest calling on the phone to get a ride home from work, it's my youngest.  "Mommy!"  When ever I hear that call, I am on automatic MOM PILOT, and I'm up from bed on duty.  I usually go into my son's room and lay with him for awhile until he falls asleep.  I usually fall asleep with him in his bed.  Then my husband will wake up and notice I'm gone.  He then will call out "Mommy!", and believe it or not, my maternal extincts kick in again, and I get up and retrieve to our bed.  "Hey, it works!" he said one early morning... 

What kind of bed do you have?

California King.  I used to sleep on a double bed before I was married.  You can imagine how BIG of a difference this was.  Hard to get used to in the beginning, but a King is surprisingly easier to make the bed. 

Have you ever fallen off the bed while you were sleeping?

Hmm...  I don't remember.  I think I used to this when I was younger.  I've woke up before actually falling out of the bed a few times. 

How close is the alarm clock to your bed?

On my husband's side of the bed.  He gets up very early in the morning.  When he gets up for his shower, I scoot all the way to his side near the alarm.

How many times you hit the snooze button on your alarm?

At least one time; sometimes 2.

What's the first thing you think of when you open your eyes?

Urrg..  Work; I have to get the kids ready for school.  What am I going to wear?  The frenzy begins. 

Have you ever had the infamous 'falling' dream?

Yes..  Haven't we all? 

Ever had a nightmare so bad it woke you up?

Yes.  And I wake up with my heart beating. And then I realize it was only a dream; and I have that sense of relief come over me.

Do you need any medication to help you get to sleep?

Nope. 

Do you count sheep?

No.  That just keeps me up all night.

Do you like your mattress soft or hard?

Somewhere in between.  I like sleeping in new sheets too. 

Do you roll around a lot in bed or do you normally sleep in one spot the whole time?

I usually stay in one place, but I am usually sunk down in the bed with both of my feet hanging out of the edge.  Strange, I know. 

Ever listen to music to fall asleep?

HA ha ha..  We used to listen to music while in bed..  :)

What's the weirdest place you've ever fallen asleep?

I once dosed off at a casino in Reno, Nevada once.  This was years ago; I was just a kid.  We got there on a weekend, of we couldn't find a motel/hotel, so we spent the entire night at a casino until the next morning.  It's illegal in Nevada to fall asleep in a casino by the way.  An officer had to warn my mother.  "You can't do that here, lady." the security officer said to my mom as she sat there at the restaurant with her eyes closed.  You would have thought my mom was selling drugs or something by the tone of her voice.  She was very offended and embarrassed.  Oh those were the days... 

What's the longest amount of time you've gone without sleep?

24 - 30 hours.  When I travel overseas I can't sleep on planes.  It takes me at least a day to get over my jet lag.

Have you ever fallen asleep in school or at work?

No.

How about in the car?

Yes.  Only if I'm a passenger though.  If youget sleepy while driving, NEVER turn on the radio.  This will only make you sleepier.  Open the window, and stop somewhere and SLEEP!  If you can't get some caffeine!  I had a friend whose father would fall asleep behind the wheel.  He would usually wake up in a ditch on the side of the road.  Scary. 

Is this survey putting you to sleep?

No.  It is actually helping me to wake up!

Do you still take naps?

Oh.  I would love to take a nap one day!

At what times?

Best time is early afternoon. 

Do you wish you could go back to having naps at work/school like you did in preschool?

No.  I wouldn't want to take naps at work.  I am imagining my co-workers and I sharing a large room with mats on the floor taking naps.  Not a pretty picture.  Let's not go there, okay?!

Are you going to sleep now that this survey's over?

No way man!  I have stuff to do, groceries to buy, breakfast to make...cleaning..etc.  Hubby and I are going to shop for new windows and countertops for our kitchen!  :)