Sleepless for Twilight

I didn't get much sleep this weekend. Was I out partying it up? Did I have a hot date? Were the kids keeping me up all night?

No, no, and no.

I owe my late nights to that damn Twilight series of books. I started Friday with book one (and a glass of wine or two) and I was hooked. What is not to love? Teenage love and angst mixed in with some vampires and werewolves? It was like Buffy in a book! (Yes, I adored Buffy. I LOVED Buffy. Saw every single episode. I still contend it was amazing television. Don't judge me.)

I finished book one at 12:30 am Friday night. I then surfed amazon to consider purchasing books two, three and four - but I didn't want to wait for the free super saver shipping to finally deliver my goods in two or three weeks. I needed a more immediate fix.

I was glad I didn't cave. On Saturday, my cousin Ali brought over books two, three and four. I skipped in glee! (And yes, there is something a little scary that I am reading the same books as my adorable, seventeen year old cousin. But then, I also watch Gossip Girl and I have dvred the new 90210. I am obviously trying to reclaim my youth. Or the youth of my fantasies.)

I barely slept Saturday night or Sunday night as I knocked off books two, three and four. I would finish one book and the next would be too much temptation for me. I couldn't help myself. I couldn't stop. I lack self control.

This may explain to my neighbors why Aidan and I had to run down the street for the missed school bus Monday morning. And why I ran for said bus in my bare feet, pjs and wild, uncombed hair.

But it was worth it. Definitely all worth it. I need a nap now though.