The Rewards of Early Rising
While little souls were still a'slumbering...
I did what I've started to do countless times in my life, have seen the only-good results from and YET still revert to my old ways: I woke up EARLY. And that has to mean really early in this household, for I do not have children that sleep past 7 (oh, that they would ALL sleep until 7! That's sleeping in for most of them).
And so, after a weekend of feeling miserably sick, I determined that I need to get a hold of this crazy life right now and wake up early early this morning to take that grip-getting step of necessity.
I made coffee to the tune of quiet...
I took the dog out for her morning 'run' and took in a simple sunrise, stopping to say 'hello' to our lovely ladies, who, at only 2 weeks in, are laying at least 8 eggs per day.
We are going to have PLENTY of eggs! {I am going to have to disguise 'quiche' by coming up with another name for it, as my husband has a mental block against the dish, feeling it is not 'manly' enough for him! We will be enjoying egg dishes galore, as will our neighbors, if they want too!}.
Old Mr. Rooster, mid-Cock-A-Doodle-Doo
I had time to cut 2 generously sized, succulent sweet cantaloupes, uninterrupted. The children are always 'starving' when they first come down, and usually the fare offered to them is bananas. But right now, Cantaloupe can be found at every farm stand, of which their are plenty, down the road. How can you resist??
After all that, I poured myself some of that rich tasting, Costco coffee (our favorite!) into the new coffee mug my dear and ever-so-thoughtful friend, Diana sent to me! (It's message rings near and dear to my heart!)
Now it's off to try and enjoy {honestly, sometimes that is hard in the midst of strong wills and soiled diapers} this day that I have been given.
The sign above my stove (given to me by another treasured friend, Jen) reads:
"Today is a Gift"
And it's waiting to be opened.
No, scratch that.
It's suddenly being opened at lightening speed.
Gotta scoot!
Thanks for dropping by, my friend!
Comments
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We have had a bunch of sickness here too, and this morning all 3 "sickies" climbed into our bed at 6AM!!! I envy your morning. :)
On a funny note - Keith hates quiche too - for about the same exact reason!! Silly men.
Have a great day dear!
You truly have a bundle of blessings....and what sweetness..to have a few moments to yourself.
Praying...that you have an amazing week...and that you see God's fingerprints...throughout it.
We have been through some of the same experiences so I felt a connection immediatly! Great post~Oh how I understand, my two babies do not sleep in past 7 either~Sigh... 7 is actually pushing it! :-)
I'm glad that you enjoyed your solitude!!
Carissa
i am indeed an early riser, as are my kids.
my feet hit the treadmill at 5:30 sharp and i prepare to be showered & dressed by the time the kids feet hit the floor at 7.
i however, am WORTHLESS after 7pm at night. horrible. dare i even say i have pajama's on & face washed by 7 or shortly after. i am a hermit at night.
to each his own.
when i drink my morning coffee (which is rare). i will raise my glass to you.
Love cantaloupe! That mug is priceless! I needed that when I was raising children.
Your kids, as you already know, are so precious! I pray for peace and strength for you and many more early/quiet mornings. May you find GOD waiting for you in those moments to refresh you.
Hugs!