Still dark...

It is far too late into my morning time for me to expect to get to write much of anything; 7:15, and the little ones are not up yet.  I have a feeling it is due in part to the fact that it is still dark.  Soon, daylight savings.

And now Lily is up.

I hear her talking to Daddy, and heading my way to retrieve me from my study and blow out my seven candles.  It is her morning routine.  She blows them out, left to right, and then I usually get a quick Lily hug or a Lily kiss.  Sometimes she brings an armful of blankies or little stuffed animals with her. 

We have a busy day today--hitting the gym as early as possible (childcare opens at 8), a quick workout, time to get ready, and off to the church by 10.  Today is the WIC meeting of all of the female missionaries, followed by lunch.  Then home for naps, and back at church by five...in the sanctuary by 5:15 to rehearse, then night two of the missions conference. 

And here is Lily.  She has brought a blanket and Panda, who is sleeping in a tiny pink shoebox.  Lily had instructed me to awaken Panda (who is, apparently, sleeping because he has allergies) once she had blown out all the candles.  I was gently scolded with stormy eyes when I failed to wake him up.  With a laugh I lifted the box lid to find Panda snuggled in the box with Lily's special blankie.  Now she is off to get a spoon to feed Panda.  Better get to making some breakfast for my own little Pandas.