Today is the day. The day I switch on the coffee mill. I've read over the manual for the thirteenth time and I think I'm ready. I bought some whole beans and they're ready to go in the hopper. I washed the bins with warm soapy water and now they're drying. The only thing missing in the grand perfect cup of coffee equation is a tea kettle. Right now I heat the water in the microwave in a Pyrex measuring bowl. In the grand scheme of things, I suppose its not the worst way to get hot water into a frech press....
This morning was a wonderful morning. I made my coffee and went out on the porch. My oldest daughter came out with me and as we rocked in the rocking chairs, we talked. As the clouds meandered by, we talked. As I sipped my coffee, we talked. It was so very relaxing and nice. I love those quiet times when you slow down and really listen to someone. Isn't that what we all want, is just someone to listen? I listened to my daughter talk about so many things, including her excitement of buying school supplies, at times I had to reel her back to reality when she started wondering about all the different colors of whatever and which one she would pick. But those times of just listening are so important and coffee time is a great time to do that. There's no rush, no hurry, no multitasking....just sipping and enjoying the calm before the storm. The storm of the day, when you cramm all you can so you can have a productive day and feel like you've accomplished something. As a mom, I feel more productive in that 15 min it takes to drink a cup of coffee, when I sit and listen and talk...giving my time and myself is just as important as doing the dishes, laundry, bills or making meals. Its what builds that bond that can last a lifetime. Coffee isn't only for the drinker, it can be so much more than that. It can be a tool to slow down and give yourself to that person who needs to be heard.
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