I have been retired for a number of years, but still get up early and go to bed early. The best part of the day is in the morning. I find if I hang out in my pjs I get nothing done. I clean when I want, and sew as much as I can. My kids all live within 10 minutes of me, and I still don't see them often. My DDIL keeps in touch via e-mail. The rest of them just go on with their busy lives. My DNDN (dear next door neighbor) keeps in touch. She has young kids and is very busy but still has time to check in on me. Sometimes I sleep in till 7. The dogs usually wake me up at 5:30. Then we are in bed at night around 9, read till 10 or so then lights out. It is nice to be able to do what you want when you want.