A small gesture of gratitude has now become a standard part of my morning routine.
More than a year ago, I started making coffee for my partner every morning before she comes downstairs.Our coffee time ensures we get at least a few minutes of conversation and checking in before our days begin.I wake up around 6:30 a.m., check my phone or read a book for half an hour, and head to the bathroom to brush my teeth and wash my face. I get dressed and take the dog for a walk. When I get back, I drink a glass of green juice and take my morning supplements.
This tradition began a little over a year ago when we decided to invest in a proper espresso machine. While I've always been a bit of an icedaddict, we both agreed it'd be good to be able to make a morning shot or two from the comfort of our own home. While my partner's not one of those people who can't function without caffeine, she is someone whose brain does sort of click on once she's had a hit of it first thing. The first morning I sat the little red Le Creuset espresso cup in front of her, she looked at me with what I can only describe as pure, unfiltered gratitude to the point that it actually made me laugh. As she took a sip, she dramatically sighed and thanked me for helping her wake up.
It's hard to find time to connect sometimes, and if it weren't for our morning coffee ritual, it's unlikely we'd find the time to catch up until late evenings most nights. It's yet another reason I treasure the mornings.
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