Nov 30 2008
The Joy of Sleep
It never ceases to amaze me that one of the worst punishments of childhood could become one the greatest joys of adulthood. Think about it. Remember when you were a kid and a nap was the worst punishment you could imagine? Remember those dreaded words?
“That’s it! You go straight to your room and get in that bed! You are not to come out again until you’ve had a nap.”
I would have such a different reaction if those words were directed at me now.
“Really?? Do you mean it? Wow, thanks. By the way, what did I do to deserve this? …cause I may want to repeat it again tomorrow…or maybe even later today.”
Obviously, grown-ups have totally different priorities than children.
Lesson Learned:
Sleep is a wondrous and far undervalued joy of life.
DISCLAIMER: This post has absolutely nothing to do with the fact that I didn’t get any sleep last night. That’s just a coincidence.
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I guess that’s right up there with your parent’s paying for everything and playing Madden all day and not feeling bad about it.
Your blogger cracks me up. I couldn’t stop reading it.
Cheers.
I know exactly what you mean it was a punishment then and now I’d relish the quiet, solitude and dreamland. Great post. Thanks
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@Rick Vaughn: It is, of course, my duty as a parent to try out all the kid’s coolest toys first–and sometimes repeatedly–to make sure that they’re safe (Yeah, that the ticket.) for my children.
@Rebecca: It’s a good thing that there isn’t much here yet, or you’d have been busy for a very long time.
@jodapoet: Maybe I should write a poem on the joys of sleeping. I could call it “Ode To A Snooze.” What do you think?
How ridiculously true, the nap at one time was both feared and respected. It was a thing of nightmares, what self respecting kid needed to rejuvenate energy during the day!?
But now?. . .Although I don’t have time to nap everyday it has became a very enjoyable and looked forward to activity I can partake in at almost any time.
@Justin: It certainly rejuvenates my energy. Thanks for stopping by.
As a suburban father, I agree in every detail. +1 Insightful.