Ode to sleep.

Sleep is a naturally recurring state of relatively suspended sensory and motor activity in animals, characterized by total or partial unconsciousness and the nearly complete inactivity of voluntary muscles. It is distinguished from quiet wakefulness by a decreased ability to react to stimuli, and it is more easily reversible than hibernation or coma. It is observed in all mammals, including humans, all birds, and manyreptiles, amphibians, and fish. In humans, other mammals, and a substantial majority of other animals that have been studied (such as some species of fish, birds, ants, and fruit flies), regular sleep is essential for survival.

I would like for you all to get out your highlighters and highlight that last phrase! Since a small child I have always been an avid supporter of sleep. I think I get the sleep gene from my father, definitely not my mother! My precious baby is pretty good at it but when he lets me down it's really hard on an anemic sleeper like me! Sleep doesn't get enough credit in this world. It's such a beautiful thing! :) Support sleep and naps, especially for new parents! The nap I just woke up from was WONDERFUL!!! Okay, I'm a dork. I'm done now.