Mornings

I am not a morning person.  Ask anyone in my house.  My kids learned a long time ago that messing with mommy before she has her cereal is a bad move.  Sometimes the little one forgets, but she likes to mix things up and keep everyone on their toes.  And don't mess with my "schedule".  T likes to do sweet things, like make breakfast in the morning on the weekends and surprise me in bed with a cup of coffee and bacon and eggs.  I'm an ingrate.  That annoys me because I don't get to be in control of my little morning ritual.  Yes, I'm more fun than a barrel of monkeys in the morning.

This morning when I rolled over and realized that I needed to get my butt out of bed, I came out and saw two things.  One, the TV was on PBS.  And two, Sweet Pea wasn't dressed.  *sigh*  So I turned the TV off and asked her to go get dressed.  Amazingly I didn't hear any protest.  She obliged.  She also let me brush her hair without protest.  And then let me snuggle her a little bit.

I've been nostalgic lately.  My girls are getting so big.  It is amazing to watch them grow and change and learn and I feel so honored that I get to spend my days with them.  Those soft little cheeks of my 4yo (who in 5 weeks will be 5) were just so kissable.  And this morning she let me kiss them.

I'm hoping she's not getting sick.  Because I have plans.  Big running plans.  And life.  And things to accomplish and do.  Sick kids can.not be in my future.  Especially with T out of town until Sunday.

For now I will cherish the sweet moments that I rarely expect anymore.  Even if they happen in the morning.

Comments

  1. jaimeNovember 4, 2010 at 10:57 AM

    I consider myself a morning person, but I am SUCH a creature of habit. This week, while family has been staying at my house, I've been out of my routine and all out of sorts.

    I hope your girl isn't sick, so you can continue on with your plans. I'm also a big plan-maker, and hate when things don't work out. :) I'm a ton of fun, as well!

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  2. Mrs. ClineNovember 4, 2010 at 12:21 PM

    I, by most definitions, am a morning person. I'm not a mid-afternoon person because I'd rather be taking a nap. :)

    My girl is so happy in the morning, it makes them even better than they've ever been. :)

    I love love love early morning snuggles.

    Have a good weekend!

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  3. BariNovember 4, 2010 at 12:33 PM

    I am definitely NOT a morning person either. Somehow, I was blessed with 2 kids who have gotten themselves up and ready for school without being asked for a number of years. Given the chance, K will sleep until noon on the weekends, but is always up when her alarm goes off at 6. D will still be up by 7 or 8, even on the w/e. We taught him early on how to make cereal and operate the remote control :)

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  4. mathmamaNovember 4, 2010 at 6:26 PM

    ha! I got breakfast in bed once, and apparently complained enough that I won't ever get it again!! No wonder I love you!!!

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  5. Tiffany SNovember 5, 2010 at 7:48 AM

    You forgot the most important morning ritual. Coffee.

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