I have a very simple moment to talk about this evening. Simple, but wonderful nonetheless. I was up a lot with Christian this morning, from about 3:30 on. He wasn't sleeping well, and it took a lot of soothing to get him back down, several times. He finally gave me a good stretch from about 6:30 until 8, when I awoke to him calling "Mommy, where are you?"
I walked downstairs and was surprised to see the door to the kid's rooms was open. I was even more surprised to see Tessie's light was on and she was standing at her art table. I usually have to drag her out of bed in the morning while she tries to convince me it isn't morning yet. I smiled when she looked up at me and said "Hi Mommy. I'm just playing." I nodded and walked into her brother's room. Christian smiled when he saw me, and said "I'm a silly boy." Despite my exhaustion, and lack of coffee thus far, I had to laugh. I laid down beside him, pulled him close for a morning snuggle, and kissed his chubby cheek. We moved our snuggle-fest out to the living room, and Tessie followed us. I got the kids their granola bars and milk, and made myself a big cup of coffee. Then the three of us snuggled on the couch and watched a movie. Tessie periodically left to get various toys for Christian, and he thanked her sweetly. I smiled sleepily at them, and cuddled deeper into my corner of the couch.
I had a crazy day yesterday, and went to bed late. I was expecting to be overtired and ordered around by my kids this morning. Instead, they were sweet and patient, for the most part, and let me have my coffee and enjoy spending the morning with them. It was a beautiful, uncomplicated way to start the day.
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