> But when they shuffle downstairs with sleep still painted on their faces and find me sitting in my chair,

this is poetry 

and why does your household sound so calming early in the morning?! lol

cryotosensei

I love the time dedicated to your son. Not only for his education, but the time spent is priceless and will be something he will never forget. The joy you received from investing that time is like getting paid twice for the same work. Love it.

My first wins today, and every day, are the hugs I get from my kids as they wake up and come downstairs. I'm usually up early, sitting in my chair with a cup of coffee and reading. I still have five kids in the house, and they all wake up at different times. But when they shuffle downstairs with sleep still painted on their faces and find me sitting in my chair, my great joy of the day is the hug I get before they go eat breakfast.

After that, the rest of the day is just details.

AskSN

What was your first win today?

I love the time dedicated to your son. Not only for his education, but the time spent is priceless and will be something he will never forget. The joy you received from investing that time is like getting paid twice for the same work. Love it.

My first wins today, and every day, are the hugs I get from my kids as they wake up and come downstairs. I'm usually up early, sitting in my chair with a cup of coffee and reading. I still have five kids in the house, and they all wake up at different times. But when they shuffle downstairs with sleep still painted on their faces and find me sitting in my chair, my great joy of the day is the hug I get before they go eat breakfast.

After that, the rest of the day is just details.