The alarm goes off.
The light through the window confirms another new day.
I slowly emerge from my warm, morning cocoon of blankets, a free arm, now chilled.
I am suddenly aware of the morning’s news stories and the extra warmth on my right side, in the form of a child, nestled up against me.
On my left I can sense the faded cologne scent of the man I love.
We wake and whisper for a few moments as the little person next to me rustles.
We say “good morning” and I kiss his stubbly cheek.
I wrap my arm around his chest, wishing we could stay in bed all day; I’m so cozy and full of love for him.
He asks when our next getaway alone will be and I smirk, saying today would be good.
We daydream about trips to exotic places, busy cities, snowy mountains, sans kids.
Our daydreams are quickly interrupted when the little person opens his eyes and mumbles for breakfast, always his first words.
I protest by burrowing closer to my love and taking in this moment of closeness that I know has to end soon. I close my eyes, finding myself lost in time.
Somehow I’m in a beautiful lodge, high in the mountains, snow falling outside, a warm fire blazing. I begin to doze again…
But in the next moment I open them with a little boy in my face and reality sets in.
I stretch my tired muscles, place one last kiss on the lips of my sweetheart and reluctantly rise as I head for the coffee maker…
Beautful! And reminds me of my weekends…Jay is gone to work by the time I drag my sorry carcass out of bed during the week.
Love this, makes me want to write again. It’s been too long!
I think I was taken there too…imagining myself in your shoes. We all get so caught up in the busyness of day to day life. Wouldn’t it be nice to REALLY slip away like that?!
Oh how I wish I could close my eyes and actually transport myself somewhere like this.
That’s awesome. Love it.
A beautiful soft landing in the morning! XO
I keep reminding my husband of the date for our next vacation. Can’t wait. Sleeping in…. My favorite.
That sounds like a really nice way to wake up. Although a getaway, sans kids, with a later wake up call might be nice too!
Oh this is so full of love. So perfect.
Now I want to snuggle you
I just love how these posts help me get to know you more. To see into your days and moments and what they feel like to you.
You know, not in a creepy way…
yeah…
That sounds wonderful…
Steph
What a wonderful way to awaken.
What a sweet way to start your day….even if the mountain is only in your imagination!
Perfect morning!
I love how y’all love…and how your fire still burns :). Those moments before you officially greet your day might just be the best.
I love how y’all love…and how your fire still burns :). Those moments before you officially greet your day might just be the best.
Our kids always climb in between us. No way would they let me lay next to David.
Sounds like the perfect start to the day!
In two weeks I’ll be in a cabin with my babe and some of our close friends. Sans kids! Can’t wait!
Oh and I giggled about the breakfast, my middle-man starts EVERY day with “can you get me some milk mom” Cracks me up!
Really enjoyed this post!
nothing quite like warm bodies – and our dreams too!!!
Wow – so beautiful and descriptive!
What a lovely morning. And so much more relaxing than mine are. Enjoy them!
i have a little monkey whose first words beg breakfast, too. sweet words.
Beautiful and so well known to me. Those last few moments of snuggling before getting up are sometimes the sweetest.