Good Morning Sunshine

I do not like waking up early.  In fact getting up at any hour is usually tough for me.  For some reason, the moment I wake up, my bed becomes more comfortable.  That is even more true if I wake up to an alarm.  I could pull the covers over my head and quote my daughter to say "I want to stay in bed forever!"

This morning I woke up at 6:30 when my alarm went off.   I immediately hit snooze, then rolled over to snuggle deeper into my blankets.  However, that super annoying voice in my head said "You'd better get up if you want to get the kids to school on time!"  I really don't like that voice.

I forced myself out of bed and downstairs.  I blindly stumbled around the kitchen and put on a pot of coffee.  Lucy was whining at the front door so I let her out.   Just as I was about to close the door, my eyes drifted up for a moment and I stopped.

Over the tops of the trees the sky was putting on a show, and it was breathtaking.  Every shade of orange and pink that you could imagine was dancing before me.  I walked outside onto the cold brick in my robe and bare feet, and stood transfixed.  It was silent, peaceful, and perfect.  And let me tell you, it takes a lot for something to get my attention, pre-coffee.

It didn't take long for kids to start waking up, breakfasts had to be made and lunches packed.  As I tried to get everyone out the door while still maintaining my sanity, I closed my eyes and pictured the sunrise I was lucky enough to witness.  I live in a beautiful place, and this morning I was reminded just how lucky I am.