Daylight savings thoughts

Prior to today, I have always thought of "falling back" as a wonderful day that equals a whole hour of extra sleep! I had a vague idea that it would be different this year, but ignored it and told myself that maybe Nate would sleep late for no reason this morning. Wrong! 

When I heard him stir at 6:15 am this morning I had several thoughts. First, I am continually amazed how my love for him overcomes my natural annoyance at being awoken (at least, this morning...and most of the time=). Even if I feel grumpy while laying in bed ruminating on the fact that I must get up, as soon as I walk into Nate's room and see him bounce up and down on the side of the crib and hear him gurgle with delight, it is worth it! 

Then, I realized that this was another of those many, many little things that a mother must give up; and that my mom must have sacrificed for me. Sometimes it is hard to not begrudge your children for the things that they "take" from you. It is immensely helpful to me to think about my mom and realize how much she must have given up...and still does...for us children. I, as a child, and even young adult, was blissfully ignorant that we were causing her any hardship. It is only now that I experience the "hardships" that I look back and think, "Wow, this must have been hard for mom too but she never let us know!" I grow in respect for my mom every day that I am one! Thanks mom!! I am sure I have never thanked you for all the hours of sleep you have missed on my behalf! 

Then, I wondered... will Nate adjust to the new time or will we be getting up at 6-6:30am all winter?? 

And finally, I sighed and realized that now I will be ready to go to bed even more ridiculously early then I have been. =) 

But honestly, I enjoy being up early after I am forced out of my cozy bed. Mornings are my most productive time, so maybe I will get more done around the house! I think my "nesting instinct" is starting to kick in because I am suddenly feeling an urgent need to get several projects done. If it seems like it will be a difficult task with one child, it will be much more difficult with two! Oh my, I feel silly even saying that because many women I know get much done with many children in tow! I suppose one adjusts to the numbers gradually...at least I certainly hope so! =) Right now stripping wall paper and repainting the bathroom with two small children sounds rather daunting, so I'd better get on it soon!