Besides coffee for me, the first thing I think about is what I can do for the boys that I didn't do yesterday. My biggest challenge as a single parent these days (dh deploys alot) is doing something for them that doesn't bore them or me, but also brings us together.

Well when I first read your thread my answer was to think about fighting for my time in the bathroom to go pee. Usually I plan out my day the night before so I know what errands I need to do, or what fun things the girls and I are going to do.

If I'm to be honest, my first thought is of dread for going to work. Pretty crappy way to live, but I only have 48 more days of working this job.

That I need to get downstairs for one of my daycare guys who come early, pack lunchs,drink coffee and eat breakfast. Basicaly my early to do list!

"baby is crying, i have to get up"

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One happy wife and mommy!!!

This is me every morning... "ugh... again?" BUT I know that I have to keep this job to provide for my family so... off to work I go!

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Usually my first thought is to figure out if anyone else is awake. Since the baby arrived my husband is usually up before me. Then "What time is it?" "How cold is it?" I keep the heat down at night. And, "I need my tea!"

Usually my first thought in the morning is yup, woke up breathing another morning (lol).
Rather be breathing than the alternative

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Carmen
"Blessed are the cracked for they let in the light!"

After doing the usual "wake up stuff" (potty, hair in pony, etc) I get lunches ready, coffee for DH, water the chickens & cats, get kids off to school and then usually grab a Mt Dew

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I'm not a morning person so I'm thinking how I can push it to the last minute until I really have to get out of bed.