This morning, I'm behind on my writing for my blogs. The holidays are extra busy and very unusual for us this year. I am trying to wear at least ten hats.
I could have written something for you last night. But I didn't. Instead I watched the newest Star Trek movie with my oldest son Josh and my husband. Josh had ordered it from Netflix for us to watch together. After the movie was over, we talked about it. Then Josh and I started watching "The Office" on TV. We watched a couple of episodes and laughed a lot. My sons really enjoy "The Office". I find it painful and funny and silly and "can't believe I'm laughing at this junk -- it's terrible" all at the same time. But they really get a kick out of it. I'd like to say that I was spending quality time with Josh, but honestly, "The Office"?
I have no excuses.
I just had a really good time.
This morning the rain has moved in. I could hear it pattering and running through the gutters by my window as soon as I awoke, warm and groggy from sleeping so hard after a late night of laughing. I stretched my slightly stiff body out of the bed and slipped on a black robe over my black pajamas and shod my feet with black slippers. (I love wearing black. I can't help it.) Then I went down to the kitchen to make some strong coffee. Lately, I have been mixing Dunkin Donuts (decaf) coffee with Starbucks Sumatra. I know it sounds crazy -- but it's just right. Nutty, mellow, and with a kick at the end. I almost always drink coffee that's mixed with decaf. Too much caffeine gives me migraine problems.
While savoring my coffee, I put sugar-free Apple Butter (just cooked apples, yum) on sprouted whole-grain bread. That's my first breakfast. I'll have a second breakfast, just like Tolkien's hobbits, later -- probably fresh fruit and some light protein.
I can't find my Bible. Or my current devotional book. I have complete amnesia about where I put it yesterday. And I can't see it anywhere. I'm still sleepy. My eyes aren't quite focusing right. Usually I have devotions next, but since I can't find them, it will have to wait until after lunch, my back-up plan.
Then I realize that the morning is ahead of me. No blog posts up. I have to leave the house by 11:30 for a Christmas luncheon at the country club. I have to be nicely dressed. For a minute, I hold my breath. Then I remember last night. I chuckle.
Perfect time to write a blog post, don't you think? I stumble up to the computer with my second cup of coffee and begin typing. For you.
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How was your morning?
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This morning, I woke on my own around 4:30am. I was glad to be up at that time b/c it meant I would hopefully get a good 2 hours or so of quiet before the day begins full throttle. I snuggled under my afghan in my trusty ole' recliner, started talking to the Lord and dozed off here and there. I finally sat upright in my recliner around 5:20 and just chatted with the Lord for a bit. I made myself a bowl of cereal, checked email and such, while trying to wake up a bit more. I finally felt more awake and headed back to my recliner and afghan with my Bible study material. I am so thankful that this morning, I was finally able to finish the initial editing and revising on my Bible study in preparation to teach it. Hallelujah!
Around 7:00 am or so, our little one woke up.
At one point this morning, I walked into my office/school room and opened the curtains to find the rays of sun pouring in. I just stood there soaking in the sunlight for a few moments.
It's been a great morning and I am so thankful for quiet mornings, rays of sunlight to grace my face with their warmth and brightness, a smiling toddler glad to see her mommy after a good night's sleep, a wonderful pre-teen daughter who woke up, got her breakfast, and went right to starting on her school work, a hard-working husband, and above all - a wonderful loving Father who really does enjoy spending time with me. I am truly blessed!
Hope you have a wonderful day!
Karen
Sounds like you're aware, though, and that makes finding the balance all the more easy!
This morning has been productive for me. I've been able to get my daily count for the WIP down, have done a little housework, and have to move on to my trailing list from here.
My husband and I love The Office! He thinks it's the greatest show ever, and I'm somewhere with you, stuck between hilarity and pain. That Michael Scott is somethin' else.
Oh, this is so much fun! I love hearing about your mornings! Thanks for sharing!
This morning, the littlest one's nightmare jolted me from sleep, alone in my bed as my darling was away on business. I soothed her back to sleep and considered getting up but my late bedtime the night before had me quite rebelliously creeping back beneath the covers. Half an hour later, my eyes had practised being open for longer than half a second, sufficent level of vision required to peer at my scary reflection and wash my face. Nomally I start the day with a hot cup of tea bought by aforementioned darling, but the absence of his company meant I was going it alone today. The lunchboxes, the commute to school (there and back, an hour and a half, with a toddler screeching) and the pastor's wife coming for coffee...all in a new house. I am tripping over boxes, am as tired and grumpy as a bear with a sore head and all in all, am probably about as disgusting an influence as I could be. I had to change my outfit twice, due to belatedly realising there was something crusty and indelible wiped on my leggings, and then on account of the fact that I looked like an elephant in a swathe of grey wrinkles. Finally, the safety of my jeans was unearthed, tea was made and gulped, breakfast gobbled, three children dressed, washed, fed and shuffled into the car by 7.55am when we swung out into the line of cars heading into the city. I must admit to intending tomorrow to hold less stress, more joy. Less heavy eyelids. More laughter. But the good news is that my internet connection is fixed after two weeks of being offline, through another agonising hour on the phone with a technician. And the even better news is that the new house is easy to love. Some decisions are weighing heavy on me though, and the dawn tomorrow will still hold those. But here is where the crunch comes, can I still sleep in peace, and wake in joy when I am petioning God for direction? Yes, if I choose. And if I drink enough strong coffee at the right moments :) Have missed you C.
Enjoy the Christmas luncheon! Sounds divine (I'm kinda a food person, not that you could tell from my blog title or anything...)
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