Hi, there! I’m Tipper Allen, and guess what? My #4 Hooman Sister thinks it’s funny, how I drink my water, so Momma took my picture. It’s just part of my bedtime routine.
Get a drink.
Do my yoga.
Snuggle Momma.
Good night, ebbybody!
A WRITING PROMPT FOR ANIMALS: Do you have a bedtime routine?
TA
Dan Antion
December 5, 2020 at 8:28amHow long before you get to move into a comfortable position for sleep?
Marian Allen
December 5, 2020 at 8:57amI tried to do that AND accommodate the critters, but Tipper took offense at my moving and left. My bad.
acflory
December 5, 2020 at 7:33pmI love how carefully you drink, tipper. I bet you don’t spill a drop, and the yoga moves are pretty good too, but the bedtime snuggle looks like the best part. Night night. 🙂
Alicia Butcher Ehrhardt
December 6, 2020 at 12:20amI do, but it’s not very positive: get ready for the nightly struggle to get to sleep and stay asleep, and hope I can compensate the next day with some naps. How to get rid of the twitching that keeps me awake is part of it. I go to bed with husband – and then I’m up again; he starts snoring lightly and goes right to sleep – every night.
As I used to when the kids were little, I tell him at least one of us needs to be coherent!
Marian Allen
December 6, 2020 at 10:08amI used to sleep very poorly until I tested positive for sleep apnea and got a CPAP machine. I know it’s not feasible for everybody, but my bedtime routine is put the mask on, turn on the machine, and try to get my head on the pillow before I go to sleep.
Alicia Butcher Ehrhardt
December 7, 2020 at 12:44pmI wish you continued good sleep. Last night I followed my new routine: have a very specific snack (fiber and protein and enough calories), brush my teeth and say my prayers, and, the minute my body says okay, get to bed. It takes about a half-hour after eating. Worked beautifully last night!
Marian Allen
December 7, 2020 at 2:16pmHooray! I’m so glad you found your magic formula! ~virtual happy dance~
Alicia Butcher Ehrhardt
December 7, 2020 at 8:22pmThanks! Pray it sticks. My ‘solutions’ have a way of being partial.
Marian Allen
December 8, 2020 at 11:05amBut you keep on finding new ones that work better. One of the many things I admire about you.
Alicia Butcher Ehrhardt
December 8, 2020 at 1:31pmI don’t really have a choice, but it IS my nature to assume there might be something I can do, and that panic doesn’t help.
Since the meds after the stents that caused such anxiety I almost couldn’t drive, but had to rescue myself anyway, I am scared, much more aware that such things can happen, and very reluctant to try new meds. So far, I seem to be able to figure things out.
I hope my compassion toward those who struggle with these things is also increased.