Monday morning of week 2

Thomas had to be at the pool at 8AM this morning.  I know my kids are old enough, but when one needs to be up, I am up.  It's how I do things.  Since we are only a week past the winter solstice, it was still pretty dark when he left at 7:40 this morning.  I have PLENTY of things I want to do today, but I've enjoyed the. past hour immensely.  I came into our front room and turned on our tree, and turned on the TV to a fake fire and Christmas music.  It was immensely peaceful, and I'm so grateful.

Peaceful is exactly what my sleep was not last night.  I had nightmare after nightmare, all with the same general theme.  I know exactly where that theme comes from subconsciously, but I'm not sure I can do anything about it right now.  That is why this morning's peacefulness was all the more welcome.  I'm so grateful we still have all week to be together.  Although it is MUCH more scheduled than last week, my sweet girl is still home all week!