Whether you are an early riser or not, there is much to be celebrated and appreciated in the dawn of a new day.

Let's see what my tired eyes and foggy mind can come up with at this hour:

• the crispness in the air

• the sun peeping through the trees

• the explosive chorus of birdsong (at some ridiculous hour in the summer months)

• the cackle of Kookaburras (often too close to the bedroom window)

• the pitter patter, scratchy clatter of dogs playing on the verandah (while you're still trying to sleep)

• the charming cup of tea your hubby brings you in bed (or not) - one can only hope

• the silly sense of humour that comes from not getting enough sleep

• solitude (if you're lucky enough to get it)

• the time and space to "create" (something just for you - whatever that may be)

• naked hula-hooping in the front yard (just kidding - although that would be kind of fun)

• a peaceful walk around the neighbourhood (preferably without small child in tow)

• the time to write a silly, happy blog post (whilst small child is begging to play games on the iPad instead)

See it's all quite good really - very positive indeed.

But most of all for me today, is the delicious dreaming of a breakfast a very dear friend is about to come and cook me.....seriously!!! How wonderful is that.

Whether tired, cranky or spritely, celebrate mornings and look forward to the happiness each day brings.