Me and my cup of Joe

I've been up nearly an hour. Steve is off to work after about 7 weeks of being home. I've made a pot of coffee, Steve gave me the newspaper on his way out the door. I have done a load of laundry, watered the front plants, gotten ready.... except I find myself not ready. Not ready for the kids to wake up and the chaos to begin. The living room stereo quietly plays Pandora radio. I have it set to the Spa Radio, so it's so nice and peaceful right now.
The last of the troop arrived in late last night after I was already well off to bed,  3 kids and Grandpa. So now I think to wake them or not wake them. I think I will sit here a little while longer and enjoy my clean house. It's the last I will see of it for awhile so I make a mental note. Listen to the birds and someone who decided to start weed whacking bright and early. Enjoy my coffee and read the newspaper.
No plans for today, I know that clothes must be sorted out for school, shoes need to be purchased, errands need to be run.... but for now.... just enjoy this last silence. 5 kids will rise soon.