Happiness is Early Mornings and a Really Good Mug
There are early risers and night owls and people that fall somewhere in between. Anyone who knows me, knows that I fall into the early riser category. I LOVE that. The perks of an early morning are treasures for me. It gives me time to ease into the day. I get to watch the sunrise out my kitchen window and most mornings I get to snuggle with one or two of my early rising kids as well. I love that I get some of the less interesting tasks of life out of the way, first thing, so I can move on to other, more interesting things. It gives me a clear head and clear plan for my day.
I'm ever grateful for my husband who takes the 'night-time shift' with the boys. By their bedtime, I'm usually slowing to a halt and he's still bright and shiny eyed. This is great because they get dad time and I can put my pj's on.
I talk about this because it's something that brings me joy and gratitude. Another really important thing that I am thankful for on those mornings though, is when my favorite mug is clean! This has become a big enough deal that I double check that it's in that last evening dishwasher load if it hasn't already gone through. It should probably be super pretty, or part of a matched set or expensive, but it isn't. What it is, is the perfect size and shape with the right size and shape handle. It's extra special because it was a gift. My friend, Sara, found this for me. I think she spotted it at a garage sale and knowing I love a good Starbucks latte and that New York is one of my favorite cities she thoughtfully made the purchase and gifted it to me.
There are early risers and night owls and people that fall somewhere in between. Anyone who knows me, knows that I fall into the early riser category. I LOVE that. The perks of an early morning are treasures for me. It gives me time to ease into the day. I get to watch the sunrise out my kitchen window and most mornings I get to snuggle with one or two of my early rising kids as well. I love that I get some of the less interesting tasks of life out of the way, first thing, so I can move on to other, more interesting things. It gives me a clear head and clear plan for my day.
I'm ever grateful for my husband who takes the 'night-time shift' with the boys. By their bedtime, I'm usually slowing to a halt and he's still bright and shiny eyed. This is great because they get dad time and I can put my pj's on.
I talk about this because it's something that brings me joy and gratitude. Another really important thing that I am thankful for on those mornings though, is when my favorite mug is clean! This has become a big enough deal that I double check that it's in that last evening dishwasher load if it hasn't already gone through. It should probably be super pretty, or part of a matched set or expensive, but it isn't. What it is, is the perfect size and shape with the right size and shape handle. It's extra special because it was a gift. My friend, Sara, found this for me. I think she spotted it at a garage sale and knowing I love a good Starbucks latte and that New York is one of my favorite cities she thoughtfully made the purchase and gifted it to me.
Sometimes, it's the simple things or even a comfortable habit that can bring a smile to our faces if we just pay attention and remind ourselves how blessed we are! Have a great day!
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