SeptemberMorn, how about hot chocolate? That wouldn't have the acid the sodas and coffee has but has some of the caffeine?

Sometimes I just plain go to bed earlier (9:00ish) and to heck with it; when I wake at 2:00 or so I know I've at least gotten 5 hours sleep? Then I go back to sleep by 4:00-5:00 for another 2-4 hours hours. Take your 2 hour nap at 4:00 a.m. :-)