Eyes Wide Open
By DianneN
@DianneN (246881)
United States
October 1, 2017 3:51am CST
After a day of fasting for our holiday, Yom Kippur, we broke fast with friends and family, then called it an early night. We relaxed at home with Doodles, the cat, who enjoyed the heat of the gas fireplace on this cool night.
I couldn't wait to crawl into bed. After two hours sleep, and two+ hours of lying in bed awake, I decided to myLot. What else could I possibly do at 4:30AM?
Usually I sleep like a log. However, I usually don't have my baby's wedding coming so quickly! Five more sleeps to go!!!!
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
1 Oct 17
It's hard to sleep when excited or having any strong emotion. I can't sleep either so here I am.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
1 Oct 17
@DianneN Yes everything is good. Thank you for asking. =)
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
1 Oct 17
@DianneN thanks. And thats good. I did too 
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@kobesbuddy (74569)
• East Tawas, Michigan
1 Oct 17
A mother's job is the most important in the world! We try to cover all bases, at the expense of our restful sleep:( I do the exact same thing, especially with the grand-kids!
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@DianneN (246881)
• United States
2 Oct 17
@kobesbuddy Oh, I'm so sorry. That is awful. You better let things out more often, it's never good to hold feelings back. I do it so often, that my husband just nods in agreement.
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@DianneN (246881)
• United States
1 Oct 17
So true, except there is almost nothing left for me to do. My son's future MIL is on top of every detail. That's the scientist in her, yet she's always so laid back and calm. I'm very up and get excited easily from a blouse to a wedding and everything inbetween.
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@kobesbuddy (74569)
• East Tawas, Michigan
2 Oct 17
@DianneN I'm laid back on the outside, yet all tied in knots on the inside! I internalize things, just like my Dad did. Mom was the feisty go getter, who never miss a trick. While Dad would sit back in a chair, cool as a cucumber(so it seemed). Yet, he had a nervous breakdown. Not fair?
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@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
• United States
1 Oct 17
I hope you get some rest tonight. Will you be relaxing a bit today?
I remember when my son and his wife's wedding was approaching how excited I was. Hard to keep those emotions under control.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
• United States
1 Oct 17
@DianneN breathe!! You'll be okay, until the ceremony. I lost it when my son walked me to my seat. Then I cried.
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@DianneN (246881)
• United States
1 Oct 17
@ElusiveButterfly I cried when I saw my older son in his tuxedo! Then I cried throughout his ceremony. I'm a big crybaby when it comes to the kids. I learned a few tricks on how to stop the tears from ruining the makeup. Hope they work better this wedding than the other. lol
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
1 Oct 17
Yes, there is not much to do at 4:30 AM. The day is coming quickly. It won't be long now.
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
2 Oct 17
@DianneN Hopefully you will have a good night's sleep tonight! 
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@DianneN (246881)
• United States
2 Oct 17
@1hopefulman Hopefully! I was exhausted last night, too, and you know the rest. lol. Thank you!
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
1 Oct 17
The wedding is coming very soon and I bet you are getting more and more excited each day. Love some photo of you in your gown.
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
2 Oct 17
@DianneN Beauty rest is important never forget that lol! You need to look great on your son's wedding!
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@DianneN (246881)
• United States
2 Oct 17
@toniganzon There's not much hope for me in that department. I can sleep right up to the wedding and will look just as awful. 
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
1 Oct 17
I am up early also but only because of sneezing, I took meds and I am headed back to bed.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
1 Oct 17
@DianneN No its allergies. I hope you got more sleep.
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@DianneN (246881)
• United States
1 Oct 17
@andriaperry Hope you feel better from your meds and nap. I went back to bed for 4 hours. It's been a long day!
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@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
1 Oct 17
So exciting I can understand why you can't sleep. Doodles looks pretty comfy in front of the fireplace. He's loving it.
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@DianneN (246881)
• United States
1 Oct 17
I finally returned to bed after 6:00am and slept until 10. I missed my morning walk, but did 1 mile around the yard with Doodles. When he wakes up, will do a few more. lol
Yes, I'm beyond excited and can't believe it's almost here! Btw, Doodles turned around to warm his other side. Ha ha!
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
1 Oct 17
love this pic. i would even lie down there just watching doodles.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
2 Oct 17
Luckily, mylot is here no matter what time of day you want to talk to interact. I imagine our European friends were up and about.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
2 Oct 17
@DianneN The great underslept!! lol
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@cahaya1983 (11121)
• Malaysia
1 Oct 17
I'd probably do the same thing if I can't sleep Hope you manage to get enough rest before the big day!
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@hostessman (11871)
• Tucson, Arizona
1 Oct 17
your fire in the fire place looks wonderful, can't wait till it cools down here so we can have a fire
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@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
1 Oct 17
Well, when sleep is hard to chase, mylot is here, the friendly site we can lean on .
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