There is something about an afternoon nap

Matt dozes off on the regular, in the car, sitting up right on the couch

For me, that doesn’t work well……

I need the full horizontal, covers on

Is it age or is it a desire to hide from the world, shut down?

Probably all the above

Most of the time when I take this luxurious afternoon snooze, Matt crawls in with me

Often, still with his shoes on

Usually I am too tired to make a fuss about his shoes

When he joins me, he helps me

I know he is safe, not up to mischief, I can feel his presence beside me

I can rest

Afternoon naps have become an important simple pleasure these days

An oasis in a long journey