"Mommy, can I...?"

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As I sit here preparing myself for the day..my youngest daughter wakes up. Still groggy, she walks into my room and lies herself across my bed. I look down at her and although she in 7 going on 8 yrs..she seems so small lying there. I haven't made plans for us today. It'll be a lazy Sunday for us, or so I thought! As she lies there gazing nonchalantly at the television, I notice that she is finally waking up, becoming more alert..adjusting to her surroundings and then the barrage comes...it comes so quickly that I am caught off guard. "Mommy, can I have some cereal for breakfast? "Sure" I tell her. "Mommy can I also have some apple juice after the cereal?" While I'm thinking if we even had any left...she continues. "Mommy, can I go swimming today?" Mommy, can I change the channel on the television and then eat in here with you today?" "Mommy can I, after swimming, get some ice cream...?" It goes on like this for about 10 minutes. My brain feels thick and heavy. I had stopped answering and was just in awe at her ability, versatility with these questions. Does she dream them up at night as she sleeps? And as my confusion lifts, I am grateful that she is here with me..throughout all my days, whether they are happy or sad ones. So, I try to remember the last question I answered..I tell her "Sure!" hoping that it would cover any of her questions. She seemed satisfied...because she smiled that lovely smile at me that makes the start of the day all the better. Do any of you Mylotters go through this with your little ones?