Gabrielle Messina Just a Girl: 7 a.m.

I'm not the type that needs caffeine to start my day. But, lately I could use a shot or two of espresso to peel me off om my sheets.The sun has been gone for days. It's been dark and rainy. I'm not complaining about the rain. After all April showers bring May flowers right? But rain and bring the sun out already! I can't say the same about the kiddos though, they have little alarm clocks inside their bodies that go off at 7 am each morning. No matter what time they go to bed.

Before I continue, this is not espresso with cream. It's herbal tea with some agave nectar and vanilla soy milk in an antique demitasse cup. Espresso would definitely cause some sleeping problems for my little man. I know what the eight, yes eight pieces of those yummy ganache chocolates I ~~inhaled~~ ate on Easter did to the poor little guy.

While you're here I'll share with you the story behind the espresso machine that perfectly matches my tile back splash. It was actually a bright yellow Francis Francis! I surprised my husband with at our rehearsal dinner.(Our kitchen at our apartment was pale yellow) He's a lover of a good cup of espresso. I'm a sucker for nostalgic looking appliances. When we moved into our home it was completely out of place and there was no way we were getting rid of it. He took it to a "body guy". You know the men that work on a car's body. And had it painted the exact shade of our tile. So, now you know the story. Whether you wanted to or not.

Notice the purple flowers, yup still loving the color. The mums were the only purple flowers the market had...not my favorite flower. Would have loved some lavender Roses. Maybe next week or maybe my Tulips will be blooming by then. Of course that takes sun!