Connect When You Can

​​Beep, beep, beep (imagine your alarm clock).
 
I don't like even thinking about it.  I am not a morning person (and I'm not a night owl-I really like to sleep).  Recently I had to wake up extra early to take my oldest to school.  She was very much awake and very chatty.  I wanted to ask her to be quiet since I wasn't in the mood to talk.  I didn't though.  I took this rare opportunity to chat with her. 
Usually, when she comes home from school I'm lucky to have a one minute conversation with her (I mostly receive grunts).  In car rides, she often puts in ear buds.  I miss the chatter from when she was little.  So, I ignored my impulse to tell her it was too early for so much talking.  
And you know what, I enjoyed it.  We laughed and connected.  It was a short ride but enjoyable.  I made sure to tell her that. 
I hope we have more opportunities.