When I wake up

The lights are still twinkling

On the ski hill

And it’s just light enough

To see the snow-dusted mountains

Against the pale blue sky.

The kids are up already

Regardless of the time change,

Reading Barefoot Books 

To their baby brother on the couch.

“Ooooh, aaaah, gawaaa!” He solemnly proclaims. 

“He’s so talky!” says his big sister. 

We all know he comes by it honestly.

It’s gonna be another big day of stories and chatter….

I boil water for coffee while the baby sings.