I am NOT a morning person

But today I am.

in fact - this is the second time this week.

I woke up at 7AM ( unheard of unless I have to go to my offices) and heard the school buses picking up children for their last day of school before the Holiday break and the garbage trucks doing their job.

And a funny memory came to me.

My younger brother used to wake up early as a little kid and rush to the living room in our parents home the minute he heard them start up our street. He would kneel on the couch and look out the drapes surrounding the picture window eagerly.

No Not for Santa.

For the Garbage Men.

He wanted to be one when he was that age. ( 3 or 4 at the oldest).

I woke up with that memory and woke up literally laughing and smiling. What a hoot.

Then I wrote a note to a friend of the family in Paris France. I wrote as much of it in French as I Could on the little bit of caffeine I had in me.

Then he called me back!!!! I wasn't expecting that - I figured a note in french that I could sit with my dictionary and translate - but no I got a phone call!!!! It was so wonderful to hear from him. I can't believe he has sons old enough to WORK. Wow. What a wonderful surprise this morning!

I was able to get some things done this morning in the peace and quiet. I started my laundry , Maria is here now cleaning the house for me. I had my pumpkin spice coffee ( a gift from a kidlette) as my breakfast.

all this was before 9AM. Something unheard of at this time of year for me.

Today is my last day of work until 2007. I am looking forward to visiting with friends and spending time with my family and just being lazy in my own home, napping and having a PJ day.

I wrapped some gifts this morning also. I still have to fold and put away the laundry that just finished.

I have a party tonight and I still have to bake for it. This has turned out to be a great day!