I'm not big on top sheets because I move too much and hate when they tangle.

This is me. K loves a top sheet. She has won that battle.

I just finished reading an excellent book -- The Age of Miracles. I feel like I could teach a class on post-apocalyptic fiction. I found myself discussing it with a UCLA instructor Tuesday who said, "So it's science fiction." And I fell right back onto Margaret Atwood with, "No. It's more speculative fiction." Similar to The Road or The Dog Star actually. I'm not saying that to deny genre, but just because I feel like there is a difference.

Between your knees?

Sometimes, when I'm sleeping on my side, but also in my arms. Funny thing is Isaac sleeps with a snuggly pillow too. Is that kind of thing genetic?

Like a 50s sitcom!

Me and Lucy Ricardo.

Yes. Dianne Weist. Grr.

Interestingly in the curriculum I'm using from College Board, they had kids research Johnny Depp, gothic literature, fairy tales and Vincent Price before watching. I strongly think that Danny Elfman has way more of an influence on Burton's work than Vincent Price.

It has to be some Jesus cold for me to sleep with socks on.

My big thing is a sleep mask. I had to learn to use it back when I was working psycho hours, bar tending to the wee hours but also doing the am shift at Starbucks. So grabbing a couple of mid afternoon hours was critical. I can sleep without it, but it doesn't feel right.

I can sleep with socks on, but I will inevitably overheat 3 or 4 hours into sleeping if I do so. I used to sleep so much better than I do now. I used to be a champion sleeper. Before I had kids (insert usual claim that kids ruin everything here).

If I wake up between 5 a.m. and the alarm, I put a sleep mask on because too much light gets in and I can't fall back asleep otherwise. Although if I *stay* asleep through the light increasing, it doesn't wake me up. Weird.

And I'm in bed now, actually, so I'll post more about this tomorrow.

Is that kind of thing genetic?

Or learned behavior? I don't know. There probably is a genetic component to sleep preferences.

It's interesting to see the big dividing line on socks/naked feet. It really does affect your body heat quite a bit.

When I was young I remember feeling so restless and I could never figure out what to do with my arms. I used to wish I could take them off when I went to bed. Also, I used to have so many allergy/congestion issues I needed to be propped up on at least two pillows to have an open airway.

Sometimes to get myself sleepy now I have both arms out and thrown back above my head. That seems to do something to my system that makes it drowsier. Then when I get sleepy enough I roll over onto one side with both arms under the covers.

I tend to sleep better if I take my socks off. JZ needs extra heat. Somebody (her dad?) gave her a fake-fur lap throw that's just about her size and it fits on half the bed and keeps her toasty warm all night. She's slept much better under that. (Though getting over the bronchitis and dealing with her asthma was the Great Miracle of Sleeping for this year.)

I strongly think that Danny Elfman has way more of an influence on Burton's work than Vincent Price.

Do you think Elfman influences Burton, or just is a major component of the whole work?

sometimes I start with a night shirt, but it usually comes off . Feet must be free. sheet, blanket and comforter . I often wake up to hot and adjust - sometimes moving to the couch so the bed cools off. Mmost of the time just a sheet for me - 'til Matt's 6am alarm goes off- then I need All The Covers to protect me from the evil morning.

Also, if the temperature warms during the night, I can wake up and kick off my socks to lower my body temp. And now to bed, since I have a 7:30 Am hair appointment. yes, A fucking M.