I like to think I’m not totally insane for deciding that 0530 is a good time to wake up. In fact, I end up getting a lot accomplished. And, I’ve been faithful to that wake-up time for two weeks now.
It hasn’t been easy – waking up early means going to bed early. It also means getting out of bed – which is usually quite warm and into the day – which is usually not as warm as our bed is.
The coffee maker helps, as long as Greg or I remember to get it ready to brew at 0520. Greg, the always early bird, is usually up before my alarm goes off; and begins to unload the dishwasher while I drag myself out to the kitchen.
The best part of waking up (besides Mystic Monk in my cup)? The time with Greg. We’re (relatively) awake, and can discuss things that need to be discussed without virgin ears in the presence. Or we can pray Morning Prayer together. Or just sit and watch the sunrise. By the time the kids get themselves out of bed, I’m fed and watered, dressed, the kitchen is ready for the kid’s breakfast, I have a load of laundry in, bonded with my husband sans kids, I’ve prayed, read the daily Mass readings, and whatever else needs to be done. I have gotten a lot done, and I can focus on the kids totally as opposed to trying to multi-task.
It works for me. I don’t feel trashed in the evening, like I thought I would. I do admit, I “sleep in” on the weekends … usually up around 0630 or even (*gasp*) 0700.
There’s been a couple other posts about waking up early floating around the Blogosphere: one by Jen and the other by Brandon. I agree with both posts and the points they raise.
Waking up early works for me. It may not for you, and that’s OK. But, if you think you’d like to get up early – give it a shot. I’ll even send you a reminder email if you want, once I peel myself out from under my luscious down comforter.
Oh, I’m so jealous! Not really jealous, but you know, wish I could do the same thing. I’ve always been a morning person, my whole life, ever since I was a baby! Once I started having children, I realized it was the many night wakings and lack of sleep that caused my migraines. Now I don’t get up early b/c I am already usually awakened around 2, 3, and 5, so I just try to sleep as long as possible. ONE day, I hope to be able to wake up.
That day will come! Get as much sleep as you can, especially if it helps keeps migraines at bay … yuck.
I have been getting up at 5AM for years, at least until I had leg surgery at the beginning of this month. Now, since I am on long term leave, I seem to be sleeping in till … whenever!! Not sure I like it. I still wake up at 5AM but I talk myself into going back to sleep and I end up doing so. I feel like I have wasted the day when I finally get up! I think it is time to get back up at 5AM!! Early to bed, early to rise makes for a great day in my book.
Don
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I know I need to be getting up early, for now at least. I do get so much done, but sometimes it’s so comfy and cozy to stay in bed!
If Blaise didn’t sleep with his feet on me, I could try this. But his mama detection sense is far too keen!
Bennie gives me about an hour to two hours before his detection sense is activated … for now!
I love getting up early, once I’ve actually gotten out of bed that is! My day feels so much more full and accomplished too.
Yes, it’s that getting out of bed part that trips me up some days – like today!!
I’ve been struggling with this lately. I have to get Lauren up and ready for school and on the bus just before 7:00, so I’m up about 6:15 to do that. Many days though, I go back to bed if the other two are still sleeping after Lauren is off for the day! I know I’d be more productive if I didn’t do this (read: I’d have time to pray the rosary quietly and uninterrupted in the morning) but I’m sooooo tiiiiirrrred. Guess an earlier bedtime would help, but I never feel rested when I wake up, no matter what time I went to bed. :/
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