Why so early?

5:30 am came entirely too soon this morning!  Devin tried telling me that they had cancelled Seminary for the week and I really wanted desperately to believe him... but I knew otherwise.  I think I look for excuses, even more so than the kids as to why there might not be seminary.  I know in my heart there are rewards for those that make the sacrifice to get up early every morning and study the scriptures. However, I just can't help but ask why...why does it have to be so early?  I have so enjoyed my Christmas Break with evenings spent staying up late watching movies by a warm fire. Even better is slipping into bed late at night knowing there is no alarm to set.  Here's to a New Year and to many more years of setting alarms!