Luna’s 6 A.M. Agenda (And We Just Follow Along)

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At exactly 6:00 a.m., every single morning, Luna is up. Not 6:15. Not “when she feels like it.” It’s 6:00 a.m., rain or shine. And because she’s a little lady, the very first thing on her agenda is going outside. No coffee first. No scrolling. No easing into the day. Luna believes in structure or believes I need structure. And whether I planned it or not, she’s teaching me something about that.

There’s a certain sound small dogs make when they’re ready. It’s not loud. It’s not dramatic. It’s persistent. She stretches you know her yoga poses, at least that’s what I call them. Hops out of her bed and then she looks at me like “Ma’am. It is time.”

So up we go. Before the coffee grinder. Before the kitchen light. Before the day’s responsibilities.

First stop is the back yard, so I open the patio door, and I must admit the morning air is different at 6 a.m. Cooler, quieter and still. Didn’t pay much attention before when I would rush out the door on my way to the office.

Luna steps outside with purpose. This isn’t casual wandering. This is business. She handles what needs handling. And then she pauses nose up, ears alert taking in the morning, just like I do. I’ve come to appreciate those quiet few minutes. No noise, no expectations. Just a me and Luna greeting the day.

Once we come back inside, Luna heads straight to the kitchen. No detours. She sits in her designated spot, polite most of the time. Because this little dog is now famished.

Breakfast is her favorite part of the day. Her bowl goes down. Fresh water gets poured. She eats with enthusiasm but not chaos. I’ve learned that feeding her is more than just pouring kibble. It’s about care, love and responsibility. It’s the quiet promise that someone depends on me every single morning.

Of course we can’t forget the water that gets refreshed daily. I don’t just “top it off.” I rinse the bowl. Clean water. Fresh start. Little dogs can be delicate. They get cold easily. They’re sensitive to changes. They need consistency.

If you’ve followed my journey, you know how much I talk about reinvention after 60. What I don’t always say out loud is that routine keeps reinvention steady. Luna’s structure keeps me structured. She doesn’t skip her morning responsibilities. Why should I?

After breakfast, Luna has energy and for a small put I mean a lot of energy.  Most dogs don’t need marathons, but they need movement. Just like we do.

We do light play. A few tosses of her favorite squeaky toy. A quick loop around the yard. Sometimes just playful chasing around the living room. Nothing dramatic. But enough to remind both of us, movement matters.

Even at 67, especially at 67. I’ve noticed something when she moves, I move. Her little routine reminds me of the importance of movement.

There’s something about watching a small dog play that softens a morning. She prances.
She shakes her toy like she conquered something enormous. She looks proud of herself. It makes me smile before coffee even kicks in. And that’s powerful. Joy before caffeine.

Once Luna settles fed, exercised, content the house shifts. That’s when BigDog grinds the coffee beans. That’s when the day officially begins. But Luna? She’s already accomplished her goals for the morning. Outside, breakfast, movement and play. There’s something beautifully simple about that.

Lessons from a 6 AM Chihuahua, this is what I have learned from this pup, and she reminds me every day.

• Start the day with purpose.
• Handle what needs handling.
• Nourish yourself.
• Move your body.
• Find joy early.
• Stay consistent.

Not bad wisdom from 15 pounds of black fur.

When I look at the bigger picture here at 67, mornings look different than they did at 37. They’re slower. More intentional and less rushed. But they still matter. Especially now.

Because this chapter of life isn’t about winding down. It’s about building wisely. Luna’s routine may look small. But small routines build strong foundations. And whether I’m job searching, learning affiliate marketing, or simply tending to my home it all starts at 6 a.m. With a little lady who refuses to hit snooze.

If you’re in a season of reinvention too, maybe the answer isn’t a massive overhaul. Maybe it’s one steady morning routine. One consistent action. One faithful step and maybe, just maybe the smallest member of the household is the one teaching us how to do it.