Friday, February 10, 2017

Sleep Talking

In the early days of our marriage over 40 years ago, Art and I had a standing joke where he wouldn't tell me if he'd voted for Nixon or McGovern. He said he didn't want to tell me who he voted for because he wanted me to make up my own mind and not rely on his opinion. We now know, of course, that we are on the same page politically and in all the ways that count.

But back then? I wasn't 100% sure.

Art has always been able to fall asleep quickly which I've been very jealous of. One night, I heard his snoring turning to mumbling. Hmmmm...

"Art?" I whispered.
"Mmm..." he answered.
"Are you awake?" I asked.

I quickly realized he really was asleep so I thought I'd ask the big question. No, I didn't ask who he dated before me.

"Did you vote for Nixon?" I asked softly.
"No." came the slow answer.
"Did you vote for McGovern?" I prodded.
"Yes..." he answered.

When the sun rose, I know I had a smug smile on my face. Art was really taken aback. He now knew he could never be a spy.

On the other hand, this little trick didn't work again and to be honest I didn't even try (after two more tries, that is). I didn't think he had anymore secrets to hide from me.

I think.

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29 comments:

  1. joaredFebruary 10, 2017 at 1:20 AM

    Sleep talking, eh? Are you sure he didn't know what you were up to and fooled you?

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  2. OlgaFebruary 10, 2017 at 2:50 AM

    This gave me a good chuckle!

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  3. Margie's MusingsFebruary 10, 2017 at 2:51 AM

    That's what I wondered too. :)

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  4. DJanFebruary 10, 2017 at 3:28 AM

    This sure made me smile, to think of you trying to find out how he voted. Hahaha! :-)

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  5. CaroleFebruary 10, 2017 at 3:34 AM

    I remember when my husband was in graduate school, he was struggling with an advanced statistics course. He started talking about a statistics problem in his sleep, and when he awoke said that he had figured out the problem while he was sleeping! So I'm a believer in sleep talk :-)

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  6. Thickethouse.wordpressFebruary 10, 2017 at 3:48 AM

    This is really funny! In the early days of my marriage, I heard my husband speaking in Hungarian while asleep. This was his mother tongue. I was studying it, but I realized I had to work harder at it!

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  7. MageFebruary 10, 2017 at 4:23 AM

    So cute. It's a Valentines Day story for sure.

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  8. Joanne NoragonFebruary 10, 2017 at 4:26 AM

    You can't hear how loud I'm laughing. You made my day.

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  9. AnvilcloudFebruary 10, 2017 at 4:49 AM

    I once tried talking to my wife while she was asleep, she woke up and laughed at me.

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  10. NanFebruary 10, 2017 at 5:06 AM

    This is the best story!! A very important question was answered!!

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  11. Great Grandma LinFebruary 10, 2017 at 5:56 AM

    fun, cute story especially cause it's true!

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2017 at 6:06 AM

    Hilarious! Ok, someone's being a "Bond girl," and someone's being James Bond without all the credentials. Might need to be investigated for "voter intimidation or fraud." Hypnosis would be next, to sway votes in the voter booth!
    Cute; what a hoot! Linda in KS

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    1. KayFebruary 10, 2017 at 2:02 PM

      Oh my! That is too funny! Hmmmm.... Bond girl, hunh? Now that would make Art laugh.

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  13. Granny AnnieFebruary 10, 2017 at 6:35 AM

    Some new questions wold be interesting.

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  14. Honolulu AuntyFebruary 10, 2017 at 9:13 AM

    So cute! And how nice that now he has no secrets. I wonder though - do you have secrets you keep from him?

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  15. LindaFebruary 10, 2017 at 11:10 AM

    That is funny. Could be very frightening to someone with something to hide.

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  16. ChristineFebruary 10, 2017 at 11:20 AM

    Funny!

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  17. Arkansas PattiFebruary 10, 2017 at 12:33 PM

    Now that was funny. Looks like Art fixed his sleep talking so he can resume wanting to be a spy once more:)

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2017 at 1:47 PM

    Oh my goodness! I am literally laughing out loud!!! Poor Art. Holly

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    1. KayFebruary 10, 2017 at 2:00 PM

      He was pretty shocked when I told him. :-) Seriously could never do it again though.

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  19. CloudiaFebruary 10, 2017 at 2:28 PM

    so interesting and dear

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  20. RedFebruary 10, 2017 at 3:45 PM

    Great family story. Now has Art turned it around and used it on You?

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  21. Linda ReederFebruary 10, 2017 at 5:33 PM

    I think you are lucky if that was your biggest secret. And given your role in this story, so is Art!

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  22. AnneFebruary 10, 2017 at 9:11 PM

    Glad it was McGovern. : )

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  23. AdamFebruary 11, 2017 at 3:23 AM

    Trump is going to be the next Nixon.


    Forty years from now everyone is going to be like "how did anyone vote for that guy"

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  24. Silver in AZFebruary 11, 2017 at 7:17 AM

    LOL Too funny!

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  25. Jenn JilksFebruary 12, 2017 at 3:13 AM

    Isn't that fun?!

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  26. jalnaFebruary 13, 2017 at 7:21 AM

    That is heeeelarious!!

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