Snooze

I don't get enough sleep.  I rarely have.  Like right now.  It is 10:00 and I could (should) totally be in bed, but I decided to blog about my lack of sleep instead.  See how smart I am?  Part of my problem is that I enjoy my quiet time too much.  My kids go to sleep (sometimes much later than planned), then I get my "me time".  I stay up way too late playing on the internet and watching "my shows".  It gets worse on the weekends when I think I get to sleep in but, in reality, if I have my boys I get up at the same time I do during the week.  I am not a morning person, and this late bedtime doesn't make things better in that department.  I literally set my alarm for at least 1/2 hour earlier than I need to get up because I am a snooze button addict.  (Spencer even pushes it for me sometimes.  "I will do it, Mommy. ")  Speaking of addictions: I am now officially addicted to Diet Coke.  It helps me (or, at least, I think it helps me) stay awake at work and wards off headaches (which have been more frequent in my old age). :)  I am also addicted to Harmon's Cinnamon Chip Muffins, but that's another story.
Anyway...I love/hate my snooze button.  It gives me time to wake up slowly, but sometimes it allows me to wake up too slowly, and then I have to rush to get ready.  So today I decided I need to make a purchase.

Isn't that cool?  It forces you to do a puzzle to stop the alarm.  It wouldn't allow me to wake up slowly, but maybe it would help me wake up when I need to everyday.  I think if I put this alarm clock across the room from my bed I might be able to make it work.  I wonder where I can get one.

On another note, I read a quote today that I thought was pretty good.  I may as well share it, right?

I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should have been more specific. - Lily Tomlin 

Something to think about, huh?