After-Dark Conversation

After lights went out last night, Austin was lying in bed and I was lying on the floor in his room. Following a few moments of tossing and turning, Austin piped up:

"Mom, when is it going to be morning?"

"After our body has had a chance to get all the sleep it needs."

"Why did God make our bodies to sleep for so long?"

"I guess he knew that we needed lots of rest, so that we can have enough energy to play and have fun the next day."

"And run fast?"

"Yep. And to run fast."

"Mom?"

"Yes?"

"Then why are you so slow?"