Morning Comes Early

That was the name of one of the pieces in my piano book when I took lessons as a little girl.  I always thought it was funny, and kind of strange.  I didn't really get it.

Lately, do I ever get it!

Morning comes very early around here these days.  When we rise, the time on the clock usually starts with a '4.'  The little anti-sleep has been helped along by daylight savings time to an all-new record in sleep ridiculousness.  James and I take turns getting up with the chipper little man, and he usually ends up going down for a nap between 7:00 and 7:30 (I used to be disgusted that our naps start when normal people get up - now I just laugh).  On the days when I work, James gets up, letting me sleep a leeeeetle longer in preparation for my day.  This, unfortunately, means that on the days I don't work, I have to get up at a ridiculous time.  So much for those lost lovely days of sleeping in on a day off (pondering the fact that James doesn't have to get up for work on his sleep-in days, so, kind of actually gets to sleep in...lucky duck).

The funny thing is, I'm actually starting to enjoy these early mornings.  Haydon is so happy when he gets up, and is content to play fairly independently.  I'm trying to make a point of spending some time in scripture before I pop open the computer, and so I close the living room doors, set toys out for him, and let the word seep into my consciousness to the soundtrack of bangs and beeps and giggles.

Sleep?  Yeah, I'd like more of that.  But Scripture - I need more of that.  Sleep will return, some day.

Don't you know anything? Haven't you been listening?
God doesn't come and go. God lasts.
   He's Creator of all you can see or imagine.
He doesn't get tired out, doesn't pause to catch his breath.
   And he knows everything, inside and out.
He energizes those who get tired,
   gives fresh strength to dropouts.
For even young people tire and drop out,
   young folk in their prime stumble and fall.
But those who wait upon God get fresh strength.
   They spread their wings and soar like eagles,
They run and don't get tired,
   they walk and don't lag behind.

- Isaiah 40:28-31, The Message

Playing Hooky

Hi.  Goodmorning.  I miss blogging.

Suck it up, princess, you've got a good job and a great family keeping you busy.

Speaking of which - just made the executive decision not to go into the office this morning, and stay home to get some stuff done around here.  Ok, so, I didn't actually have to be in the office, but I have a meeting this afternoon, and had planned to put in a few hours this morning as well.  Just decided in the shower that rather than running around like a nutter, forgetting my pump, and sitting in traffic, all the while feeling crummy about the fact that the babysitter is coming this afternoon and my house is chaos, I'd stay home and deal with some of the chaos (it's one thing for me to have to make my way through the piles...others shouldn't have to).

So, like, instead of being super-productive while the husband and baby are still sleeping, I'm blogging.  

Other reflection - having a hard time fitting Bible study into my daily routine.  Didn't have a hard time sitting down for a "quick" email/facebook check before my shower that quickly became 15 minutes.  Unnecessary, and will likely happen another 10 times today, and yet, for some reason it seems so difficult to schedule 15 minutes of devotional time into my morning.  Gotta make that happen.

Also.  I want you to know about this:

Ontario Pioneer Camp is a place I spent a LOT of time at growing up.  I worked for many summers as a part of their Inclusion Program, which provides an opportunity for children with special needs to have a great camp experience.  OPC is currently in the running to receive a $25,000 grant from Pepsi which would allow 20 children to go to camp - a huge blessing.  

YOU CAN HELP by going to the Pepsi Refresh Everything website and voting daily for the rest of this month.  You have to create a log-in, but once you've done that, it only takes a minute each day.  While you're at it, check out some of the other causes.  You get ten votes a day (they have to be spread among the various causes), so you might as well spend some of your screen time doing something worthwhile!

Thanks!  Hope you have a fantastic day!