Yesterday I was very surprised that Kate waked up before I returned from my morning walk about 7:45. That would have been highly unusual even before she started sleeping later over the past couple of weeks. I suspect that is because she slept so much the previous day. Today, she is back to what is becoming a more normal pattern. She was still asleep at 10:00, so I woke her. I reminded her that I would be going to my Rotary meeting and that I like to take her to lunch before the sitter comes. I asked if she would rather sleep and have Anita take her to lunch. She said she would. I told her that would be fine and that she could sleep as long as she wants.
Telling her “that would be fine” is one of those little white lies that I often use with her. I really would prefer that she get up earlier so that we could go to Panera together. We usually go early enough for her to get a muffin and the get her lunch before I leave for Rotary. Although our morning visits to Panera were originally motivated by Kate’s desire, I have found that it has been beneficial to me as well. As I have said many times, it is a social occasion. As she begins to sleep later, this daily custom may be a thing of the past. Of course, it will be gradual. It won’t end right away, but I’m afraid what is happening now may be a hint of the future.
