Are you a morning person – or do you consider the phrase “good morning” to be an oxymoron?!
For most of our married life (25 years), *I* have been the one to get up first each morning.
It has always taken me longer to get ready in the morning than the hubster – all he has to worry about is showering, shaving and throwing on some clothes (he’s not a breakfast person). Whereas I struggled to fit in not only time for breakfast, but also doing my hair, makeup, and choosing an outfit for the day!
When I was a Stay at Home Mum, I continued to be the first one up. Let’s face it, when the kids are little, if you don’t grab a shower before the other half leaves for work, chances are you WON’T get a shower that day ๐ .
Since my redundancy however, I find I *love* our morning routine. At the risk of sounding smug, I thought I’d share it with you (and maybe give you hope for the future!) …
- We wake naturally and never have to set an alarm. What luxury!
- When we first wake up, we cuddle together and doze until it’s time to get up – usually between 7.30 and 8. (I should add that I work from home, and hubster works nearby);
- As soon as Miss Fleur hears movement, she comes into our bedroom to demand lots of pats and love;
- The hubster brings me a cup of coffee in bed, and we drink our coffees together;
- While the hubster has a shower, I turn the TV on and watch a bit of the “Today” show (Lisa Wilkinson has been a girl crush of mine since she was the editor of Dolly 30-something years ago) – it’s a great way to catch up on the news and what’s going on in the world;
- With Miss Fleur purring on my lap, I check my phone to make sure my latest blog post has published, and scroll through my social media;
- It’s usually close to 8.30 – and the hubster has already left for the office – when I finally get up for breakfast and a shower;
- I’m usually at my desk by 10 at the latest – I usually put on a load of washing, deal with the dishes and make the bed before I start work.
After many years of having to rise to an alarm, often before first light, I am really enjoying the more leisurely way we now start our mornings. They are good mornings, indeed!
How do you like to start the day – are you a morning person or a night owl?!
Kate says
Your morning routine sounds wonderful! I am naturally a night owl but have trained myself for the role of morning person since small children. I’m not too bad at it now but it pays not to try to talk to me too much until after my shower!
Janet Camilleri says
I was the same, Kate!
Lisa Wood says
Oh I am so not a morning person – Never ever have been! I prefer staying up late at night – watching the sunset is my favorite time of the day.
Love how you and Hubby get to spend the morning together ๐
Janet Camilleri says
I used to be a night owl but nowadays just don’t have the stamina! LOL
Pinky Poinker says
On weekdays I bring my husband coffee in bed and we watch Sunrise until 7:10 when I start getting ready for work. On the weekend he brings the coffee. I get the school holidays off coffee duty too. My husband is the only person I would trust to make me a coffee. I’m extremely fussy!
Janet Camilleri says
Sounds a lot like us except hubster does the coffees – though I have been known to do it on the weekend. Hooray for school holidays when you are a teacher!
victoria says
morning person! well not before first light, who in their right mind wants to get up THAT early
Janet Camilleri says
For sure. I used to be a night owl but now I don’t think I’m either. I just love my sleep too much!
Libby from Libby's Lifestyle says
My mornings at the moment are very laid back. Ralphter and I wake usually around 7.30. I shower. He strolls in for a post-shower rub then it’s time for his breakfast and my cup of tea. Once my man returns from his overseas work engagement, things will be a little different. A much earlier start, but I’ll get my cup of tea in bed. Nothing better than a cup of tea in bed.
KathyMarris says
I’m a bit of both. It depends whether I need to get up early to work or go to the gym. Sometimes I love being up with the sparrows, but at other times (eg: winter) I love nothing more than to snuggle up in my warm bed.
Vanessa says
Totally want those mornings!