"DO NOT OPEN" - A Morning Saga

Traditionally, once Cami is awake, she finds her way to our room to bless us with her vivacious, morning presence. This morning was no exception. It usually begins with a calm climbing under the covers and quietly laying still. A gentle pat on my face is soon followed by cold toes on my leg. Small fingers quickly progress to the playing of my eyelids, lips, and other exposed facial features. Rolling over to escape further facial massage, the feet tapping on the spine begins. It is at this critical point that the negotiations begin.


Me: Aren't you hungry ,Cami?
Cami: Yes. (I know, an obvious reason for all the personal morning attention.)
Me: Why don't you go get something to eat?
Cami: I'll go get Stephanie.
(Stephanie is still sleeping. It might be unwise for Cami to wake her up prematurely.)
Me: I can get you something. What do you want?
Cami: Can you make me those eggs things that you made during that time?
Me: Camel Eyes?
Cami: Yes.
Me: O.K. Go make your bed and then I'll get you some Camel eyes. (Trying to buy a few extra minutes to rest.)



Beating the WORLD RECORD time for bed making, Cami has now returned with her sister Mary who looks a little dazed. (She must of heard I was making Camel Eyes and decided it was worth getting up.) After showering Cami with affirmations for a job well done, I greet Mary with a happy morning welcome. It is this point where things get a bit blurry. Both girls are now on the bed wrestling and then some screaming and the next thing I know Cami is trapped between two laundry baskets. Mary has caught Cami, attempting to tame the early morning wild child.

To ensure the entrapment of her morning catch, Mary created a "Do Not Open" sign.
Luckily for Mary, Cami's imagination was willing to make this a reality...at least until the Camel eyes made their way to the kitchen table.