I should have realized something was amiss when I slowly woke up this morning. I was at peace, relaxed and warm and snug in my bed. None of my usual “Oh-my-gosh-it’s-morning-go-go-go!!!” kicked in. That should have been a clue to panic and fly out of bed. It’s unfortunate that neither Miss Marple nor Columbo was around, because I did not get that clue.
Usually I’m racing halfway down the hall toward my littles’ room before both of my eyes are fully open,