He's a Morning Person

I think Shane would be easier to handle if he wasn't an exuberant riser. He's bursting out of his skin while Carrie is still asleep on the couch and cats are fleeing in terror most mornings. He won't read a book or do anything on his own; He pokes, prods, and tries to start trouble or asks to do things.

All of this is pre-caffeine. I'm in damage control mode as Nova comes home from working the night shift, Carrie hits the snooze button, and I'm only half awake myself.

I bet the pattern shifts when Shane's waking up for a school bus. I'd put money down on it.