This morning I woke up at 3.35am needing to go take a pee, and was suddenly and frustratingly very wide awake. So after lying in bed staring at the ceiling for about forty minutes, I decided I may as well get up and make the most of what is quite a special and usually unseen time of day.
Daylight was arriving, soft and golden, and all was quiet and peaceful.
I came downstairs and made myself some steaming hot tea in my huuuuuuge morning mug, with some toast and jam (Bonne Maman "Berries and Cherries", now what a mighty fine preserve that is) and wondered for a while what to do with my wide awake self.
J's MacBook was on the dining table so I decided on an inspiring little stroll through two of my absolute favourite Flickr group pools (this one and this one)....
....and then I knew just what to do.
Of course.
The most relaxing, soothing, enjoyable thing to do with a spare hour or two :: some gentle blanket-making.
So there we were, five am, just the two of us.
Me and BB.
And it was quite blissful.
I hooked and drank tea as the sun rose in the sky and the light began to stream in through the front window.
For an hour and a half I was alone, then one by one my family came to join me.
J first at 6.30am, drinking his morning coffee and reading yesterdays papers.
Then a sleepy Little Lady tiptoed in at 7am and tucked herself cosily at the other end of the sofa where she could snuggle her feet under BB and watch as I worked.
And finally at 7.30am, Little Man joined us, thundering down the stairs and bounding in like an over excited puppy.
Ahhhhhh I Love Love LOVE weekends!
Even the ones with an Early Start.
Happy Saturday everyone!
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And I thought it was just me who woke and arose that time of day. I like the quiet of the early morning before I joined by my husband. I am a genuine MORNING person!
Posted by: Julie | July 04, 2009 at 10:36 AM
That is VERY early to be up on a Saturday! I bet you fall asleep by 8pm this evening ;-)
I have to get up by 8:30 am on on Saturday because the shower will not let you have hot water after 8:45, which is very selfish of it really.
By the way, Big Blankie is looking WONDERFUL, how far have you got now? I have made 13 squares (only edged once so far though) but I'm a bit concerned about my midget square, hopefully it won't be too noticeable in the grand scheme of things.
Happy Saturday!
Posted by: Heather | July 04, 2009 at 11:20 AM
oh and I forgot to say, how very blanket-like (funny that!) Big Blankie looks when all rumpled and snuggled like that. I love looking at it flat and clear but seeing it like this makes it look less like a WIP and more like the blanket it will end up as. If you see what I mean.
Posted by: Heather | July 04, 2009 at 11:22 AM
Golly, I struggled to wake up at 9 this morning! Hope you enjoy your long day today. I don't know how you can crochet for so long, my hands start to ache after a short time. I'm still trying to finish those first granny squares. Up to the border now.
Righty oh, I'm off to bed now. Have fun!
Posted by: Sarah | July 04, 2009 at 11:24 AM
I always think it is the best time of the day. I used to get up before my children when they were little so that I could grab an hour or two of peace and solitude. Your blanket looks gorgeous.
Posted by: Gina | July 04, 2009 at 11:28 AM
What a blissful start to the morning. It's 10pm here so just about to head off to bed. Night night
Posted by: Jo | July 04, 2009 at 11:30 AM
Looks and sounds lovely! My home is filled with morning people so it's quite difficult for me to get up early enough to have abit of "me" time then!
Posted by: Fruitful Fusion | July 04, 2009 at 11:34 AM
Oh boy, my day started early this morning too at 4:45 a.m. So I got up and decided to do some visiting. There's no use trying to pretend that I could go back to sleep.
Have a great weekend.
Posted by: Judy | July 04, 2009 at 11:36 AM
Hi..I'm a huge fan of your blog...I love the way you looked on being awake at 3.30 in such a positive and creative way. :-)
One day soon I WILL learn to crochet..keen knitter but can't crochet.. :-(
Posted by: Bee | July 04, 2009 at 11:45 AM
My word if I'd been up since that time I'd have to go for a siesta this afternoon - mind you, you're absolutely right there's nothing quite like having the house to yourself before everyone else rises
Posted by: Anne Bebbington | July 04, 2009 at 12:16 PM
That was a very early morning Lucy ~ but there is nothing worse than lying in bed staring at the ceiling and hoping to fall asleep again because it very rarely works. At least BB was awake and was able to keep you company with your early morning cuppa! Hope you have a lovely day :O)
Posted by: Jackie | July 04, 2009 at 12:17 PM
O.M.G. you will be tired this evening, but on the plus side you will sleep tonight! I love to be up early in the morning when everyone else is still in bed and the house is still clean from the night before, it's like fresh clean snow, before no one has walked in it! It's nice when this happens every now and again, as long as you can get to bed early or have a little nap under bb, which may I say is looking Gorgeous.
Moe x
Posted by: Moe (Seaweed, Roses & Wool) x | July 04, 2009 at 02:34 PM
o,this is a very romantic story
and what a colourfull pictures,
i love your crochet work,
i addicted too,
i hope you understand my English :))
Posted by: Gea | July 04, 2009 at 02:34 PM
That's weird, me and a couple of my friends were up earlier than usual today - must be something in the air!I have had an afternoon nap alreay though to last until this evening :) x
Posted by: CindyCB | July 04, 2009 at 02:56 PM
I applaud you for waking up so early - it really must be a peaceful time to work and relax. Love the blanket - the colors are gorgeous.
Posted by: Heather | July 04, 2009 at 02:56 PM
Sounds like a perfect Saturday morning to me.
Posted by: Giselle | July 04, 2009 at 02:56 PM
'OMG' Lucy I would be absolutely knackered by now - I hope you are having a 'little' afternoon snooze now?
Happy weekend,
Nina x
Posted by: Nina - Tabiboo | July 04, 2009 at 02:59 PM
That sounds heavenly.... if a little early! Glad you enjoyed the peace and quiet.
xMx
Posted by: Marie | July 04, 2009 at 03:30 PM
What a lovely way to start the day! Hope the rest of your weekend is as nice!!
I've just got back from Uni, I know Saturday is not a day for it but I'm with the Open University, and I'm ready to collapse with some knitting/crocheting which WIP to work on.... :)
Posted by: Liz | July 04, 2009 at 03:42 PM
That was a very early "Rise and Shine"! Thank goodness for a wonderful BB to work on. I love your pictures and most of all the way you describe it all. You're the best! Even in the early morning hours. :)
Posted by: Meagan S. | July 04, 2009 at 04:53 PM
I love your mug!
Posted by: The Coffee Lady | July 04, 2009 at 05:59 PM
There is no better time of day then EARLY morning! I always awake b4 anyone else and call it ME TIME! I do whatever makes me happy for a couple of hours..
Posted by: Sarah Allen | July 04, 2009 at 06:23 PM
What a lovely way to start your day! Of course, today,the 4th of July, in the USA we are celebrating..(kinda embarrassed) our breaking away from England and finally being free from the royal tyrrany of taxation without representation...Independence Day, we call it... though why we are celebrating, I do not know...we are clearly right back to square one with the current administration. So heavily taxed...and not being represented at all...Wondering if England will take me back... Kate~
Posted by: Kate Wells | July 04, 2009 at 08:42 PM
wow, not sure i have ever seen that time of day!!!
Posted by: noelle | July 04, 2009 at 10:38 PM
As someone who rises early every morning - 4am, I often think people miss out on the very best part of the day. Your blankie is gorgeous.
Posted by: rhonda jean | July 04, 2009 at 11:23 PM