What Made Me Smile Today

I got up early today.. a little after 6.  I am normally the last one asleep here, and I like to be the first one awake.  I quietly get my coffee and slowly sip while looking through magazines or books.  No TV.  No music. No one interrupting me or asking me to get them something. 

As I zombie-walked towards my favorite appliance, Tassimo coffee maker, I remembered that the boys had "camped out" in the office (the room adjacent to my living room).  I decided the kitchen would have to do for my morning coffee/hiding place.  I peeked in the office and saw that both boys were already awake and I was instantly crushed.

I made the coffee and went to the couch anyway.  Jewelry-making magazine on my lap, coffee cup in one hand, I desperately tried to recreate my morning routine.  Zilla said, "Mommy, I love sleeping in my sleeping bag."

:::yawn... sip... page turn...::::

"Mommy, did you hear me?"

"Yes honey.  I'm glad."

"I love my sleeping bag because I love exploring.  And when I grow up I'm going to be an explorer..."

mmhmmm... page turn... "That's nice honey..."

"...actually, not an explorer.. a SCIENTIST.  Yes, that's what I'm going to be.  That's a good job, right Mommy?"

"Very nice honey."  (Starting to wonder if a scientist makes good money and if my Momma's boy will give me wonderful gifts like cruises through Alaska or trips to Europe)

"Oh you know what?  I'm not going to be a scientist!  I'm going to be an ice cream man. Then I can eat ice cream everyday!"