My new BEST FRIEND!!!

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Ok so for those of you who know me well and have been my roommate you know that I have serious issues when it comes to sleeping! I am a VERY or lets say EXTREMELY light sleeper and I can hear every stupid noise, voice, sound imaginable and it drives me crazy. I would get in big fights with my roommates and cause serious contention because when I want to sleep I want to sleep and I want it to be quiet! Yup a BRAT! Over the years of college I tried tissue paper and then on to cotton balls. It helped a little but not as well as I would have liked.

When I got married it didnt get any easier. I could hear the tv in the other room, sounds of neighbors and of course the lovely sounds of nature! Ryan doesnt snore or breathe heavy he is a dream but still I have issues. I came across these beautiful things and they have been such a life saver for me (except when a tip broke off, different kind than this and caused so many illness problems if you want the story ask)!

To go along with the ear plugs I also have quite the getup when it comes to bed. I am really weird about my skin having to be covered. I go to bed with these:

Long sleaves

Long pants

and to top it off SOCKS!!! THis is the most important piece, the long socks keep my legs covered so when the pants come up my skin is still covered!!

I know most of your are going CRAzY CRAzY!!! Yup even in the hot 115 degrees of Phoenix you find me in this getup. Maybe this is why we cant get pregnant! :) Well I have a new piece to add to my lovely look to go to sleep with!!! Ryan about died and seriously thinks I have a problem but I have slept so well the past three weeks I cant believe that I have not had this all my life!! Are you ready for my new best friend!!!???




Here she is!!!


So blissful!


Ok not me but her face says it all! That is how I feel and I am no longer getting woken up anymore by the 5:00 sun blaring into my eyes! It is the missing piece to my SWEET DREAMS!!! :)

Comments

Drake Family said…
OH MY!!!!!! Was this written just for ME? I am laughing so hard right now, you don't even know. Hopefully I wasn't one of those roomies who kept you up when you were trying to sleep. Maybe Missy looking through the cupboards though?!? Oh and I remember going crazy with how you bundled up to go to sleep while I slipped into my skanky black velvet tank top and short red shorts...and BAREFOOT! If it makes you feel any better, I have to sleep with socks on now too. (just no pump with my socks...maybe a sock in my jock though) What is wrong with me? So glad that you found something else to help you sleep better. I'm just sad that you have a new BFF! :) Love your guts!!!
July 14, 2009 at 2:31 PM
Amy & Scott said…
I have to do the EXACT same thing. I sleep with ear plugs, a face mask and a lavender eye pillow to get me through the night. Scott still tends to wake me up in the night however with his rants and ravings about who knows what in his sleep. I'm glad it is helping for you though.
July 14, 2009 at 3:29 PM
Jo Lynn said…
Dang girl, I would call your getup the chastity belt against your husband....wow!!! I can't believe you sleep in all of that and especially when it's so hot! I love that you found "her" and that she's making sleep so wonderful for you, that's what matters right?

You are so cute Karm, I totally miss you! I love you and hope all is well with you and Ryan.
July 14, 2009 at 4:43 PM
Heather Ridge said…
You are too funny. I have actually slept with ear plugs for years. It all started with moving to the room right next to my parents who snore like crazy.....Now I am hooked. Love them!
July 14, 2009 at 8:31 PM
Bryn said…
You're cracking me up! Socks?? Never!! I could maybe get by sleeping with the other things, but socks?? It makes me crazy to think about it! Either way, I'm glad you're sleeping better now!!
July 15, 2009 at 11:29 AM
Erin said…
I was always addicted to having a fan on, but definitely not all the clothes and accessories:) The fan became necessary when I had roommates because you're right it's impossible to sleep!! You are so funny! I've given up the fan and feel so free! hahaha
July 16, 2009 at 7:57 AM
Deanna said…
Earplugs + eye cover thingy = my best friends too!! Mike would probably roll his eyes if he read this because I am the same way (minus the socks). Haha!
July 17, 2009 at 12:41 AM
wendy and brig said…
Believe me Karmann, I know all about certain sleeping habits, not me but my sweet husband. When we first got married I about died. I was use to complete quite, pitch black room and the right side of the bed. When I got married that all changed. My sweet husband has to have 2 pillows under his head, 2 pillows on each side of him (yes, that is 6 pillows total), the right side of the bed and a loud tornado fan blowing right on him! Needless to say, almost 8 years later I am still trying to get use to his sleeping habits, so I wouldn't say yours are to extreme.
July 17, 2009 at 9:21 AM
Becky aka tata! said…
OH MY HECK!!!!! I am laughing so hard. I knew of all these lovely habits and remember the ear plug issue very well. The sleep mask is TO TO funny. I love you so much and am so glad you can finally sleep past 5 am. Can you teach Melly that trick?!!!!!
July 17, 2009 at 10:31 PM
Tawni Williams said…
ha ha - I love it! Go with what you love - looks comfy :)
July 18, 2009 at 6:59 AM
Stacy said…
Oh my!! Karm, you serious?! I really don't know what to say! I can't sleep with socks on. Oh that would keep me up all night. I am quite content sleeping in my g's. I'm glad you found something else to help. I should send you ours. I bought some one time we were going up to the cabin because it gets light way too soon. I couldn't sleep with them though, and neither could Court. I will find them and mail them to you!
July 19, 2009 at 7:59 PM
Coby, Lynette and Kids said…
Ah yes such wonderful memories! Well old habits die hard. I have to have it totally quiet too. Even the sound of the fan makes me crazy! But I have had to loosen w/ a few things....keep it real for us!
July 19, 2009 at 9:19 PM
Hayley Nelson Potter said…
Oh you are so cute, this post was entertaining. Then there is me on the other hand that can sleep anywhere and under pretty much any situation. I sure miss you!!
July 21, 2009 at 11:15 AM
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