18 Ways of Avoiding Sleep

1

I'm thirsty!
If I don't get a drink right now, my throat will be so dry that I'll suffocate in my sleep!

2

I have to go to the bathroom.
Again.
I also need to take a book with me because it might take a few minutes.

3

It's too hot!
If I fall asleep while it's so hot, I might have a heat stroke in my sleep!

4

It's too dark!
I need a light on so I won't get scared.

5

It's too cold!
If I fall asleep while it's so cold, I might freeze to death!

6

It's too bright!
The nightlight is shining right into my eyes!

7

I'm hungry!
If I don't get a snack, I might starve to death in my sleep!

8

There are too many pillows in my bed!
My neck feels weird.
It might be broken!

9

It's too quiet!
I can hear the house breathing and it's scary!

10

You said I could stay up late tonight.
Remember?
I asked you when you were on the phone.

11

There's too much noise!
How can I sleep when my music box is so loud?

12

I need to ask you something really important.
I can't remember what it is, but I will in a minute.

13

You forgot to hug me!
Don't you love me?

14

I need to brush my teeth again or I might wake up with a bunch of cavities!

15

I need to find that special doll that I used to sleep with when I was little.
It might be in one of my toy boxes.
I should go look.

16

I need to finish practicing my spelling words or I might fail my quiz tomorrow!

17

Tell me again why I have to go to bed earlier than everyone else I know?!

18

I need you to read me that story again.
I fell asleep before the end and now I can't go back to sleep until I know what happened!
Please?

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