There’s never enough, is there? Time is like a thief. That’s a quote someone wrote, isn’t it? But time can be a gift too. I look at my first hour of every day as a gift. The kids are sleeping. The house is silent. The dog lies snoozing at my feet. I listen to music, and I type. Or I read. Or I go for a walk while the sun rises. The minutes slip by, and I make the most of each one. I put words on sheets, and I weave a story.
I love when 6:30 rolls around, and the noises of the day begin to fill up the house.
A small child will sneak down the stairs, and tip-toe up to my chair, then throw their arms around my neck, greeting me as I greeted the day earlier.
We can make the most of our time, if we try. Some days, I’m not so productive. I procrastinate. I watch Netflix. But, I always use the time in the morning for myself. And I love that I set away this chunk of precious minutes to spend on myself. It’s hard to come by alone time when you have three children.
I use the time to write novels. To edit. To complain about writing novels and editing. I use the time to pour over Facebook photos and to catch up on commenting on the A to Z Blogs (these days).
Time isn’t like a thief if you use it wisely. Sure, we all will grow old and die, but it’s what we do with our time today that’s the most important. Use it wisely.
Lauren Greene, Author 
I like the early morning hours too. I try to get up early to savor them.
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Time can go by fast or slow, it depends how we use it.
At the moment I have discovered mornings too as my little one likes to sleep in.
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I write late in the evenings, when the kids are asleep. The early mornings they still rule, for now!
Time is precious.
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I’m a night owl and get most done between 10 and midnight. Its also the time when I can be guaranteed peace and quiet. I live alone, but the phone is busy. After 10pm, it would have to be an emergency for the phone to ring, so that’s when I pour a glass of something (usually sparkling water & cordial – I’m so rock ‘n roll) and settle down.
On those few occasions when I get up early (or just earlier than my usual), it is glorious to enjoy the morning light with a cup of tea. But my mind is too flabby for writing then …
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Summed up perfectly. Now if only I can find the time to catch up on my writing 😉 Enjoy your day!
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I enjoy my hour in the morning before I get the kids up for school. I have my coffee and ‘wake up’, print up any ebay orders I have, check my Facebook and twitter and pretty much unwind before the day starts. The past couple of years have brought a keener awareness of time to me as several close and young friends are battling (and have lost their battles) with stage 4 cancer. I try not to waste too much time and try to enjoy everything, even if it is just watching a bird at the bird feeder. Life is too damn short…-http://50andfabulousblog.blogspot.com
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I am a night owl also, as i like the uninterrupted quiet. Often i greet the dawn tired and ready to sleep! Time is crazy, and there is never enough!
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