A Cup Of Coffee

A cup of coffee to get the day started. It sounds so simple.

First, I wash out the coffee pot from yesterday and get the water ready. As I begin to count the scoops of coffee grinds, Vanessa asks for cereal - I loose count of how many scoops I have already added. I dump out the grinds and get out bowls, spoons, cereal and milk. I call the twins - Jessica and Julia - and get them all breakfast. Now, back to the coffee. I measure out 5 1/2 scoops of coffee and press start.

I have a few minutes before the pot brews so I decide to go do some laundry. The stuff in the dryer is not quite dry and I have to put it on a little longer. The stuff in the washing machine has nowhere to go but I notice my husbands dirty uniform (that he needs for tonight) in a heep on the floor. I take the wet clothes out of the washer, throw them in a laundry basket and start a new wash. I want a cup of coffee.

I walk up the basement stairs and can smell that lovely aroma. I walk over to the cabinet and grab a mug. When I turn to walk to the coffee pot, Julia is standing there and wants juice. I pour out three cups of juice just to be safe. I tell them that juice is ready. Only two of them show up. Where is Jessica? I'll tell you. She is in the bathroom with the bright blue kids toothpaste - everywhere! I clean what I can with a sponge but the floor is blue and sticky - I'll need to mop the floor. I really want a cup of coffee.

I take the mop and bucket to the kitchen sink that is still full of pots and pans from last night. I curse myself for being lazy. I start the water, do the dishes, run the disposal, fill the bucket for mopping, grab the mop and head back to the bathroom. Finally the floor is clean. I rinse out the mop and bucket and put them away. At this point, I don't just want the coffee - I need it!

I pour the beautiful, silky brown liquid into my mug and add a splenda. All I need now is half and half. I grab the container out of the fridge, pour and stir. I bring the mug to my lips and take a sip. Aaahhhhhhh!!!

So how was your morning?