Morning Coffee

I look forward to the first cup of morning coffee almost as much I look forward to seeing my boy come through the door from school each day. Both make me jubilant. The anticipation livens my day.

I like crème with my coffee and a teaspoon of sugar. Nothing else - except maybe a dollop of real whipped crème. But, nothing more - no toast, cereal or protein bar. Food comes later. Besides, too many things need tackled in the morning like email, Twitter updates and the ten Word docs I left open on my desktop the night before.

Each weekday morning, I observe the same routine, like it's a religious holiday. Once I saunter down stairs, I grind the coffee beans and pack David's lunch. We chat while he eats breakfast and the coffee brews. Occasionally, I tell some way good jokes and he laughs. I pour my coffee, kiss his face and sneak in a sideways hug before he dashes out the door. I sip my coffee on the stoop until he rounds the corner and disappears from my hen-like sight.  

I can hardly wait to get to my desk. A tickle starts in my tummy and lands in my toes as I dash to my office. The prospect of great things happening under my fingertips excites me. The creative juices start flowing. Each sip of coffee gives me added inspiration to tap out the next line. I love coffee!

Lately, I've been having some issues with my morning coffee. First, it was electrical problems every morning with my coffee. Then it was kid issues with my coffee. This week - water heater problems with my coffee.

But, the hot water tank is still under warranty. The customer service rep said the recalled replacement parts were free and I could collect them at Lowe's. And best of all I could install the parts myself because instructions were included. All six pages of instructions to be exact. I pictured myself overcome with gas vapors sprawled on the basement floor, face down in spilled coffee, wrench in hand.

The technician from the Water Heater Company likely outperformed himself replacing the recalled parts in 15 minutes or less today. Electrical problems - gone. Hot water heater problems and 125 bucks - gone. Kid problems? Could be having some of those with my coffee for a while.

I'm looking forward to my first cup tomorrow morning almost as much I look forward to seeing my boy come through the door from school, assuming he doesn't arrive with a giant spider on his back...err a girl clinging to his arm. Lord knows most anything is better with my coffee than trouble.