Let sleeping mommies lie...

Man, can't a girl get a good night sleep? I CAN'T sleep with any noise, at all! Some people seem to not be bothered by noise and can sleep anywhere, like men. And children. So annoying. I can hear anything and everything and I am losing sleep. Ugghhh! It's Summer and me and the kids have our days and nights mixed up, bad! Most days we are still asleep at 11 or later. I know, I know, Bad Mommy. But, I love to sleep. I think it's under-rated. I say 10 hours for everyone! My kids are older and they are trained. We are totally laid back and the kids have been late sleepers forever. I do sometimes wish I could get the ball rolling earlier each day, like 10 or so. But, then I would most definitely need a nap. Anyway... just this past Friday I thought I was gonna lose my mind. My phone rang 7 times between 8 and 11, the dogs barked for a solid hour, the mail lady rang the door bell and I got 4 text messages on my cell phone. Just as soon as I would doze off, I would be awakened by some noise. I guess maybe I should try ear plugs or the people/animals in my life could try and be a little quieter. By people I mean mail carriers, UPS men, solicitors, etc. My friends and family know not to call before 12, I won't even answer it. And, let's not forget Coco and Daisy, who bark at EVERYTHING! The dogs I can't control, unless I let them sleep with me. Which ain't happening. They are too big for that not to mention my comforter is white! I could leave a no solicitor sign on the front door, move the phone and answering machine out of my room, or put my cell phone on vibrate. But, no. I guess I secretly enjoy being woken up out of a deep sleep. Such fun!