Day 167

10/28/22

I remember the days when I would expend so much positive, physical energy during the day, that I would simply fall asleep with the best possible feeling...a day well spent. Mostly, that was in my younger days! Although, at my age, I tend to fall into bed with the feeling of...I finally made it here, my dogs seem to spend every nap and night in a peaceful repose.

Today was another day of them gently drifting off, numerous times, with what I can only guess to be a beautiful sleep. Their day consisted of eat, sleep, love, walks, sleep, love, play, sleep...the pattern continues. I envy them their ease into slumber. They don't seem to worry about much, so maybe that is the key.

People often say that they are a morning person, while others claim that night is their time to come alive. I am a morning AND night person and would gladly give up sleep altogether. Even when I hit the pillow, my mind can't seem to find the off button. Unlike my Goldens, I think, plan and worry about endless things. I tend to ruminate about the day too much instead of counting sheep.

Perhaps, I should channel my pups. There is no tossing and turning with those furry babies.

Sometimes there is a slight disturbance in the night with one of the dogs. I often wonder what the Goldens are dreaming about when they twitch or bark in their sleep. I like to think they are playing or running freely in a field of long grasses. In the night, when one of them makes a noise in their sleep, I let them know I am there and that all is well. Awake or asleep, I believe they know that anyway.

So tonight, when I literally drop my book and snuggle in, I am going to try to be more like my Goldens and put worry aside...except for that 3:45 a. m. wake-up call to put the chairs out for the Anoka Parade tomorrow!