Ha, ha, your kitties are all very delicate waking you up! Willy is very vocal, runs through the house first and then jumps on my bed, miaows loudly and then takes a walk on my feet and hip!! That sure wakes me up I can tell you!!!
Oh yes ... I can relate ... the piercing eyes, the intense look, and finally the paw that gently brushes your face .... but it's a wonderful welcome to the day all the same!!!