I need to wake up earlier. By the time I am up, the kid next door is already watching cartoons. I know this because my bathroom forms a diagonal to the neighbors balcony and their balcony is off of their living room. As I brush my teeth to the sound of Mr. Squarepants, I know I should get up earlier. That would be one way to get more done in the day.

By the time I am back from the gym and taking a shower, the kids are still watching TV and their mom is threatening to wallop them for not finishing their lunch. The kids sound belligerent. Their mom sounds whiny. I am too tired.