They brought her back ... at least temporarily

At 6:30am this morning our beautiful, well-mannered, time conscience 7 yr old daughter descended from the upper floor with hair and teeth brushed, face washed and ready to be dressed. I swear I heard the angels singing! She didn't complain when I suggested a different color pony-tail holder for which she had to go back upstairs to retrieve. She got her snack together and in her backpack without blood-shed. I know this is temporary as the aliens will be back to get her and return her replacement soon, possibly by this afternoon at 3:15pm. But for right now I will savor the blessings of this morning.