6 Kids, 3 cats, 1 dog, Mom, and Dad: Morning routine or Get up, get up, get out of that bed!

June 29, 2005

Morning routine or Get up, get up, get out of that bed!

I was reading about roommate problems in terms of bathroom time over at Living for Disco and it made me think of my general philosophy about getting up in the morning.

I've never been a late sleeper. Even in high school I felt like I was wasting the day if I wasn't up and out of the house by 9am. Part of that was because my father would have me outside splitting wood, spreading dirt by hand, mowing the lawn, chipping ice, or a myriad of other activities if I was in the house.

When I joined the Army and went through basic training I was never once woken up by the drill sergeant. He would come into the barracks to bang on trash cans and scream at people still in bed but I'd be showered, dressed, and using the time to write Beautiful Wife or polish my boots.

To me, the stress of having to rush in the shower or hurry my limited morning routine has never been worth a few minutes of extra sleep. I'd much rather be the first one up and know that I won't have to wait for the bathroom.

Posted by bbarton at June 29, 2005 10:08 AM

Comments

I admire your a.m. constitution! I'll do nearly anything for a mere minute more much to SHH's(Sweet Handsome Hubs) chagrin. Loved seeing the adorable wedding pic...sigh!...you guys were the cutest! We just celebrated 18 yrs. so ya'll have us beat! Congrat's to ya both!

Posted by: Al on June 29, 2005 10:25 AM

Congrats to you and SHH, my HHF (hot high-school friend). :)

BW's use of the snooze button is the bane of my existence.

Posted by: Bob on June 29, 2005 10:29 AM

I've never had a roommate (unless my husband counts? ;) which is a good thing.

I'm very possessive of my limited bathroom space. :)

Posted by: Dawn (webmiztris) on June 29, 2005 11:22 AM

Husbands don't count when it comes to bathroom space. That's why I'm up at the crack of dawn before Beautiful Wife and the Princesses take over.

Posted by: Bob on June 29, 2005 11:33 AM

I'm like you - I like to get up early so I'm not in a rush - It's the only time I can go to the loo without a child shouting for me....

Posted by: Karen on June 29, 2005 01:30 PM

Definitely one of the perks to having your children grow up..

Posted by: Bob on June 29, 2005 02:01 PM

Me too: that early morning cup of tea in SILENCE is just perfect!

Posted by: Antipodeesse on June 30, 2005 10:00 AM

There's something pristine about the early morning quiet.

Posted by: kari on June 30, 2005 10:20 AM

Five minutes of peace and quiet...ahhhhh

Posted by: Bob on June 30, 2005 09:44 PM

Bob --
Thanks for stopping by The Vino Veritas. I just started it yesterday and was surprised to have a comment!

I also enjoy to be up early, but only if it is of my own free will. I work the graveyard shift so I am almost always up while everyone else is waking, but that's because I haven't slept yet.
You are lucky that you have the discipline to motivate yourself in the morning. Most people do not.

I am enjoying my visit to your blog. I think I will look around a bit more!

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