As adults, we all have our own version of the "perfect" morning. For some of us, it's the rare joy of sleeping in on the weekends or leisurely sipping our coffee in silence after the kids are at school. And for Ayaan Diop of New York City, it's waking up extra early, getting fully dressed and ready by 6:30 am, and "casually drinking" a cup of lemon and honey tea while reading a chapter book.
… Did we mention he's only 6?
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The little boy's daily routine was recently shared on Instagram by his mom
"If you ever wondered how our 6-year-old @ayaandiop starts his day. It’s with drinking tea and reading a chapter book after he finishes his cereal at 6:30 am!!" Alissa Holder (@alissa360style) shared in her April 24 post.
In the clip, little Ayaan is seen sitting at a kid-sized table with a mug of tea in one hand and an open book in front of him. He's wearing a collared polo shirt with a look of seriousness on his face that makes him look more like a grown man than a 6-year-old.
There's no getting around it — the whole thing is absolutely adorable
"At first I laughed. Because … who does he think he is?" Alissa wrote in her post caption. "But then I realized that I’m glad he had this moment of calm and focus for himself before he starts his day at school."
Others were glad that she captured the sweet moment, too.
"Whose 55-year-old daddy is trapped in this baby?" one person joked. "Love this."
"This child has a high 700 credit score," quipped someone else. "I love the responsibility."
"And he got the collar popped!" another person added.
Others joked that the little boy looks like a "distinguished gentleman"
who's "got himself a healthy 401k."
"Yeah, he’s been here before," another person wrote.
Turns out, this wasn't just a one-off for little Ayaan
Speaking with TODAY.com, Alissa Holder said that her son actually makes it a point to wake up an hour earlier than his younger siblings so he can enjoy a peaceful morning. Holder and her husband, Alpha Diop, also share a 3-year-old daughter named Alaïa and a 5-month-old son named Asé.
"Ayaan likes his alone time, and he also enjoys a calm and relaxing morning," his mother told the outlet. "He does not like to be rushed. So I’ll get him up early, and he’ll use the extra time to do a quiet activity."
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There are other parts of Ayaan's routine that are also essential
According to his mom, she places a "self-care caddy" outside her 6-year-old's door that's filled with all of his must-haves, which include body lotion, face oil, and the latest book he's been reading.
(In case you were wondering, she says the first-grader was reading Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid, by Jeff Kinney, in the now-viral video.)
In just a few weeks, the little boy has earned thousands of fans
And by the sound of things, there's no one more deserving of the love.
"He’s always been really kind and caring," his mother told TODAY, adding that her son is also well rounded.
In addition to his love of reading, Alissa said Ayaan also plays the African drums and is into "all kinds of sports." He even does occasional food reviews, which his mom has also posted online before.
"Man, this boy is definitely going places in life!!" one person wrote in the comments. "I have a feeling he'll be on TV one day!"
"I hope he never loses this morning start of self care! Love it!" another person added. "Great job, mom!"
