in the morning...

There are times when busy days turn into busy nights and before you know it the time has come to go to bed only to begin once again another busy day. Sometimes it can seem overwhelming. Sometimes I like to stay up extra late just to enjoy the quiet of the house and do what ever I want for a time. I like that. The stillness. Being able to sit in one spot for as long as I like. I find it interesting that something as simple as sitting still has become a luxury for me.

Anyone who knows me understands that I am NOT a morning person. Nope. Not at all. I would sleep in until 9am everyday if I could. My mornings are usually full of trying to work out, read my scriptures, make sure everyone is dressed, fed, and that all school papers and lunches are made and packed. Breakfast is served and eaten then out the door the older 3 go. Busy. Crazy busy some mornings. (especially if one of the kids wakes up in a "mood").

As each new morning starts and I think over all of the things that will need to get done that day I find sanity in some of the small things in my morning routine that almost get over looked a midst all the swirling of activity. I love to open my blinds. Strange...yet true! Each newly opened window lets the morning light into our home. With each window I feel myself wake up. There is something about morning light that brings peace to my spirit and helps prepare me for the day ahead. I take just the briefest moments and look into the sky. I take a deep breath and begin my new day. It is just a moment, but it makes all the difference.