Noah

The window shades shifted, allowing light to enter the room in rays, and I wondered who was doing me a favour so early in the morning.

Her strides were exact, and she moved like she owned the room, graceful and demure.

"You know the sunrise is out", she said from across the room.

"Mom!!" I grumbled from under the blankets.

"Shush, you never thought you could get rid of me that easily," she admonished, feigning seriousness.

Her mood was noticeably elevated today, most likely due to ...