The morning leap

[Adriana + Copernicus]

For my 12 week old doodle puppy Copernicus, every morning starts exactly the same. He wakes up by 6:30 and rustles around until I finally drag myself out of bed. When I open the door to his crate, he stretches, shakes, and begins to trot behind me down the stairs. And then comes my favorite part. When he gets to the second to last stair, he pauses, yawns one more time, and then takes one grand, joyful leap into his day.

I’ve never once seen this pup touch that bottom step.

It’s amazing to me how this small ball of fluff could muster so much enthusiasm for the day. Doesn’t he know it’s going to be an awful lot like yesterday? And tomorrow?

But then I realize that, to him, it’s not just another day. Today will be filled with new adventures, new sounds, new things to chew up when no one’s looking. This is going to be the most exciting day of his life, and he can’t believe his luck that’s it’s here, that it’s happening right this second!

Do you ever wonder what your day might look like if you approached it with the same enthusiasm as your doodle?

My scrambled eggs wouldn’t just be breakfast. They’d be the best darn eggs I’ve ever had in my life!! I’m serious, guys!! You have got to try these!!! Oh geez, are they gone already?

I wouldn’t just have a new batch of unread emails. I’d have an inbox full of insanely amazing opportunities!! No way! I got an email from her?! I LOVE that girl!! Oh my gosh, YES, I will totally go to your awesome event!!

I wouldn’t just be reluctantly putting on my gym shoes in order to squeeze in a workout before lunch. I’d be suiting up for a heart-pumping extravaganza of calorie-torching delight!! And did I mention that chatting with the staff at my gym is like the THE BEST THING EVER?! Oh my gosh! It’s an abs day!! I LOVE abs day!

Part of me thinks it sounds exhausting. Who could possibly be that excited all the time?

But then again…could I stand to be a little bit more jazzed when I wake up in the morning? Could I maybe find a few extra moments throughout the day to appreciate the lovely weather, the scrumptious sandwich on my plate, and the sweet neighbors who ask me about my day?

I think the answer just might be yes.

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

I love this reminder to be EXCITED about the day!!

[Camilla and Darwin]

I do need to have this attitude more. If we all could be as enthusiastic as our dogs... :-)

[Joanna, Zoe & Bender]

Aw that's a great perspective! I will try it tomorrow morning... Yay it's Monday!!! Hehe

[Doris, Knox & Flash]

Wow!  Thanks for the reminder that each day is a wonderful gift!  I needed that...