Beeep, Beeep, Beeep, Beeep.
That unholy of all unholy sounds. The sound that tears us from our comfortable, peaceful, deep sleep - and thrusts us into the shower and on to our work day.
How I loathe my alarm clock.
For some reason, on most days, I forget there is a snooze button. Trust me, if I could remember it is there, I would be using it more often. Because of this lapse in memory, I usually end up turning the alarm completely off. It doesn't take the best imagination in the world to guess what happens next: my thoughtful mind convinces my body that this time, I won't fall back asleep - this time, I'll "rest" for only three more minutes until I spring out of bed - my energy fully restored - and ready to take on the day! My body doesn't realize that my mind is out to get it.
I fall right back asleep, of course, only to jolt awake half an hour later - running late. All chaos ensues. Husband and I scramble for the shower, clothes, shoes. Make a mad dash to make ourselves at least halfway presentable for the day. Rush to get our son ready for his day. Oh no! I forgot to make his lunch last night? Of course! Wait, where are the keys?! Typical.
Not the best start to anyone's day, no doubt.
And so, for these reasons, this week, I am subtracting my morning ritual of turning off my alarm clock and falling back asleep. Let's just say this. will. be. tough. Very. But I have spent way too many mornings running around our house like a crazed woman, looking for the iron or Emerson's lunch bag or my work keys, all the while running 30 minutes late. No more sweet talking myself into five more minutes. No more trying to convince my husband to take a shower first, so I can get ten more minutes of shut-eye.
From now on, I resolve to wake myself at 5 o'clock every morning! Firing up the stove to make a delicious breakfast of blueberry and quinoa pancakes for my family - complete with homemade whipped cream and freshly-squeezed orange juice. Together, my husband and I will each read one book to our son, after carefully dressing him to a T. After story time, the three of us will enjoy a few relaxing songs, while my husband plays the guitar. In due time, we will, hand-in-hand, stroll to our car, and, while admiring the beautiful ebb and flow of the seasons, will be off to to our perfect jobs and school.
Well...not exactly...
but I will make sure I eat breakfast. And I will always try to admire the beautiful ebb and flow of the seasons.
With love and a grateful heart,
The Girl in This Red Hat
Haha I think every woman wishes she could put together the first scenario for her family in the morning... It is impossible I tell you! :) good luck eating breakfast and leaving with everyone dressed and cleaned! That's an accomplishment! :)
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