Dreaming of Slow-Release Caffeine

Q. I wake up slowly in the morning and often take about a half hour before I want to get out of bed. I almost always get eight hours of good sleep. My slow rising irritates my wife, as she gets up quickly, wide awake.
Is there a delayed-release pill I could take at bedtime that would release caffeine just before my desired wake-up time?
A. There is no timed-release caffeine pill that you could take before bed and have it kick in at 7:00 am. You might be able to convince your wife to bring you a cup of coffee in bed to give you the motivation you need to get going. Unless you are missing appointments, perhaps your wife needs to cut you some slack and adapt to your gradual wake-up routine.