Early Bird

A little puddle jumping before 8 a.m. is good for the soul, right?  And it's very practical considering I haven't started laundry by that point.

E is my let's-get-to-it kid.  His first words in the morning upon opening his eyes are usually "help me get dressed, Mom."  He doesn't want to wake up slowly or snuggle in the morning.  He rarely looks back with a glance asking permission as we head out on an adventure.  He is usually the first out the door and the first buckled into his car seat.   

There are some character traits of my kids' that I work to modify a little, but this is one that I hope he keeps.