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Before our toddler entered our lives nearly two years ago, I had a daily routine of rising about an hour before the other household members. This hour of solitude was enough to allow me time for stretching, a short walk, a quick shower, a moment of organization. But these days toddler opens his eyes even before I do and as much as I love that extra hour, starting my day at 4:30 a.m. is not too appealing. So to soften the loss of my solitude, I have taken to drinking coffee in the wee hours of the day. Good coffee. After sampling many brands I have settled on what I think is the absolute best coffee I have ever tried. Zapatista Coffee from the Chiapas region of Mexico, is grown organically and is dedicated to building direct markets at fair prices for the indigenous people of the Chiapas region.The cup of joe is not quite the same as an hour of peace and quiet before the troops descend the stairs. But getting that caffeine kick sure helps, and knowing that the monetary proceeds go to help other families sure aids to cushion the loss of that time. What about you? Do you have a morning routine or luxury that helps to kick start your day? Do share.
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ReaderComments (Page 1 of 1)
7-16-2006 @ 11:21AM
thordora said...Laying in bed for a few minutes, listening the the birds and watching the sun. I have an obscene love for just laying there-and now that the girls are old enough to play for a bit before demanding breakfast, I can do this again.
It's heavenly..
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7-16-2006 @ 12:17PM
Kim said...I haven't had real coffee in about 2 years, since I started trying to get pregnant with my son. I am beyond envious. Decaf stinks.
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7-16-2006 @ 1:18PM
ann adams said...I'm not fussy about coffee (decaf these days) as long as it's warm. I set my alarm for about 30 minutes before the girls need to get up. Grab the coffee, try to answer email and comments, and check out BB if I have time.
Being on the left coast, a lot is happening while I'm asleep.
If the girls are up, they get the same 30 minutes of goof off time before we start in. Elcie has to be on her bus before 7:00.
This year will be harder because they will all be in middle school and I may have to drive the younger two. They're not allowed to ride with Elcie and the school is across town. I may lose my early morning time. I don't want to get up at 4:30 either.
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7-16-2006 @ 1:33PM
Kristy said...I like to eat breakfast outside on the patio early in the morning and listen the birds chirping. Sometimes, I'll have a quick swim in the pool, or hot tub. Often followed up by some good morning lovin. Start the day off with a bang, pun intended ;-)
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