Good breakfast for a lazy Sunday

When I was at my moms, she made me soft boiled eggs. I don't know the last time I had soft boiled eggs. Who knew they were so delicious! I had forgotten. Yesterday morning I was woken up by the terrible, pounding rain a lot earlier than I had planned. I spent a few hours in bed playing on the internet and half watching movies on tv, then got hungry. I wanted a traditional breakfast. Eggs, bacon, coffee. By the time I had gotten out of bed and cleaned the kitchen enough to make breakfast, it was too late for coffee. And, I'd forgotten to make any. The night before I had made a big batch of tea to make iced tea with, so I had that. It was perfect, just what I wanted. 
Soft Boiled Eggs

1-2 eggs per person

water

salt and pepper

a little pat of butter for each egg

Run eggs under warm water until they no longer feel cold. Alternately, put eggs in a glass and fill with hot (from the tap, not boiling) water and let sit for a few minutes, OR leave eggs out to become about room temperature. Put water in a saucepan (just enough to cover the eggs). Cover and bring to a boil, then as soon as the water is boiling remove the lid and turn heat down to medium-low, then add the eggs. Cook 4 minutes (for a large egg, with a runny center), and then run cold water into the pot until the water is cool. Put eggs in egg cups (I don't have any, so I used a little candleholder) and tap around the top to break the shell. Peel the shell away on the top and scoop a bit off, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and put a tiny bit of butter in each egg. Eat immediately. 

Best served with bacon and iced tea or coffee.