Have you ever wondered how sleep finds you?
It takes a train.
The Sleep Train runs every single night, and someone has to drive it. That someone is the Sleep Train Engineer.
She wears striped pajamas and a conductor's hat. Her name is Ms. Lullaby.
Every evening, Ms. Lullaby checks her route.
First stop: Close Your Eyes Station.
Second stop: Take Deep Breaths Junction.
Third stop: Think Happy Thoughts Crossing.
Final destination: Dreamland.
She blows the whistle. TOOT TOOT!
The train begins to move.
The train cars are filled with soft things.
One car has warm blankets.
One car has favorite stuffed animals.
One car has quiet music.
One car has the smell of cookies.
Everything you need to feel safe and sleepy rides along with you.
The train chugs along, slower and slower.
Your eyes feel heavy.
Your breathing gets slow.
Your thoughts get fuzzy and warm.
"All aboard for Dreamland," Ms. Lullaby whispers.
And before you know it, you're there.
Sweet dreams, passenger. Same train, same time, tomorrow night.
THE END