There's nothing quite like a spell of sleep deprivation to enforce just how vital it is to our well-being.
From mood swings to weakened immunity, there's a whole host of side effects that come our way if we're not getting enough of it. Having survived the sleepless nights that came with having babies - and let's be honest, in one way or another, it carries on way beyond the infant years - I value my sleep more than ever.
I can cope with much less than I used to get, the joys of teething babies and teddies falling out of bed just out of reach, meant, like most parents, I got plenty of practice. But nothing quite sets you up for the day like a undisturbed seven or eight-hour kip.
