Saturday Morning

I woke up early (6:15 a.m.) this morning. I guess that is what happens when you go to bed at 9:30 p.m. At any rate, I thought it would be a good idea to get started with the day given that I was wide awake. I went into the boys' room to discuss my plans for the day. I told them that first I would go outside and shovel. Michael looked at me seriously and advised me that I ought to go back to bed for 10-15 more minutes to get warm and rested before going outside to shovel. Spencer piped in, suggesting 20 minutes instead. They are sweet boys to be concerned about my well-being. I did go back to my room, but instead of resting, I started on Michael's tortoise costume for his upcoming school play. I helped Michael with his lines the other night after dinner. He seems to have them down pat.