Early

In a past life, before kids, I used to be an early bird.  I grew up in a family where 7am was a sleep in.  Everyone was pretty much in bed fast asleep by 9pm - I think I could have counted the times I stayed up till mid-night before I was 18 on both hands (and they were probably sleep-overs at friends). 

I'm sitting here wondering why I am struggling (more frustration and grumpy feelings) with getting up with my children.  They go to bed at what I deem a reasonable time (between 6.30-7.30pm, depending on the littles ones last naps).  That happening - any-time from 5.30 is an eleven hour sleep - which is very reasonable.  They don't last much past that bed-time, with Mr.4 often putting himself to bed if we don't.  He's a very light sleeper; some days I think he's often awake from the baby's 4am feed.

I think (ok, I know) it is my attitude rather than them.  If I find a magic cure to help them all sleep through (last night was one of those nights where I was up with a scratchy, itchy baby girl) I'll let you know ... but until then .... I need to rest in God's strength that He will help me re-adjust my attitude and enjoy these early mornings.  One bright spot for today - the bread is raising, the fires both started first pop (somehow I forgot to load them when I crashed into bed last night, so they were out when I first got up) and apparently it's not meant to rain - so maybe a beach trip.

Blessing for Sunday!!

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