Who’s Routine is it anyway

I’m starting to think my early morning routine revolves around my cat, Mr. Feenie. He nibbles at my nose, bites my toes and loudly meows in my ears until I finally had enough. I’m up at only 3 O’clock in the morning. Mr Feenie is not the real culprit for getting me up so early in the morning. We have a beautiful neighborhood cat named Zeus who has an early morning routine. He visits daily and early morning, very early in the morning. Every day around the same time he stares in my house waiting patiently for a snack. Mr. Feenie knows the routine. Cat at door, go wake up mom. Yep! That’s how my day begins.

I head to the kitchen and grab some dry cat food, fresh water to greet Zues at the door. Zeus is a little picky, for some reason he won’t eat out of a bowl. Instead I place his food and water on a rubber mat just outside my door. Feenie stays right by his side anxiously waiting for his attention. Finally they are both content and the peaceful morning begins.

Time to start blogging but as usual, I start questioning everything I’m writing. Focus Cathy, just focus! Nope, that’s not going to happen today! Instead I search for my son’s channel, The Plaid Runner on You tube. Johnny is my eldest son and my only son of my four beautiful children. . Safe to say he’s my favorite son. He’s a beginner You tube influencer and inspires me every day to push through and stop dilly dattling. I hope you don’t mind that I’m adding a little plug in for him but if your interested? Johnny just ran the 4k and his journey to run in more events is just beginning.

Ok, finally back to my coffee and smoke, I’ll have a few puffs of a joint to add a little creativity. I know I shouldn’t but here it goes. I’m half way through my blog and so far I am feeling pretty good.

Wait a minute, is that Brittany’s door opening at 5:20 am. It’s time to take a small break! The most important part of my day is sitting with my daughter and having a meaningful conversation about her feelings and mood. It’s amazing how 15 minutes of my time can change the course of our day. She’s my 2nd youngest daughter, we cohabit together and she needs a lot of mental support before the morning starts.

This morning all I could think about is getting back to writing. I needed to blog, the thoughts are rolling in my mind like a bowling ball but I don’t want to start the day on a negative note. I asked her to give me a few minutes to read out loud so I can edit my last paragraph. She agreed. Suddenly she started making suggestions, say this instead, don’t add the word and so much. I have to say, I am very impressed. Maybe we can add this as part of our morning routine. Then the repetitive behavior kicks in. She repeatedly ask the same question, “Was I helpful?”

That’s when I know it’s time to set aside my laptop and enjoy a little chit chat. She now has my full attention and we begin by discussing our plans for the day. Sundays are always predictable, “It’s Sunday, my daddy takes me out today”. Funny how she feels the need to say it in a childish way! If it makes her smile, I’m good with it. At least I know she has something to look forward too.

I’m watching her continuously scratch her back, knowing eventually I would be the back scratcher. She starts to explain that the bra is making her really itchy. Wait, is that the same bra she was complaining about last night. “Brittany take the bra off”, I mean does she really need me to tell her that. Finally, she’s off to the kitchen to make her breakfast. It’s time to start blogging again.

I smoked way to much this morning. The ashtray is a constant reminder of how disgusting the habit is but I still feel the urge to have another one. I’m thinking maybe I’ll grab a glass of water first and take my pills. I read somewhere that having water before your morning coffee is good for you but I forgot this morning.

Just as I’m heading to the kitchen I notice Zeus at the door again for his breakfast. Mr. Feenie is passed out without a care in the world. Great I feed Zeus and forget my water and pills, back to the kitchen I go!. That’s when I remember I have a breakfast planned for my grandson and nephew today. I needed a shower, the kitchens a mess and I was hopeful Brittany would do the dishes before I start preparing for brunch. Today’s going to be a long day but I’ll get through it!

What lifestyle habits do you have in the morning?