What happened this morning
January 27th, 2006 by jadeite
Noises of Johanna going off to school filter through my closed door. I crack open one eyelid. It’s still dark.
I roll over and go back to sleep.
The alarm rings at 7.10am. I punch the snooze button without thinking, but vaguely register that I have an unread text.
I roll over and go back to sleep.
The alarm rings again at 7.15am. I pick up the phone, read the text. Reread it. Smile to myself. Set the alarm for 7.30am.
I roll over and go back to sleep.
Dad comes in at 7.29am to wake me up. I nod my head to indicate that I am awake (although I’m not, really). I turn off the alarm. Dad leaves the door open - “You’ll feed the cat, right?” I mumble inarticulately.
I roll over and go back to sleep.
I wake up to check the clock. It’s 7.35am. I notice the cat is sitting right next to my bed watching me. “You’re going to have to wait for breakfast”, I tell her, then
I roll over and go back to sleep.
I panic and wake up and check the clock again. 7.53am. Aaaaah I’m late. I hurl myself out of bed and nearly trip over the cat who directs an accusing and hungry look at me. I pick her up and take her out to feed her.
I manage to eat and bathe and still make it to work on time.
Beth - 1, alarm clock - 0!