tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30058350.post2850111622703026912..comments2024-03-28T18:05:58.600-05:00Comments on Harry Times...All Jacked Up: RhythmsSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07270389106604867450noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30058350.post-82542519891634462842022-01-31T15:07:43.292-06:002022-01-31T15:07:43.292-06:00For the first time in maybe forever, I have a morn...For the first time in maybe forever, I have a morning routine that I feel like sets the tone nicely for the rest of the day. I shower at night, so my morning routine is much simpler. Dressed, light make-up, brush out the hair. I wake the kids right before, so I'm usually downstairs and ready to go about 15-20 minutes before the rest of the crew. That gives me a chance to make coffee (it's already brewed on a timer), pack my lunch, and do a quick pick-up/dish rotation. It also allows me to get out of the way while Eli, Sydney, and C are getting their stuff together in the kitchen. The kids have the choice of grabbing breakfast at home (protein shakes, PB&J, etc.) or eating breakfast at school (Averson chooses this more days than not). Once they're gone I might throw a load of laundry in before A and I leave, or I might read or play Wordle. It's slow and I definitely COULD fit more chores in, but I don't want to. Where I'm at right now allows me to start my day calm and send my kids out of the house with a smile on my face. I know you've gotten the feedback before that you have a high level of expectation for your productivity. I agree with Mommy Attorney. I might suggest first looking at your current list and deciding which are "musts" versus which are "would be nices" I did an activity the other day where you close your eyes and try to determine when a minute has passed. The point was that we often have an unrealistic perception of time, so that when we're planning we don't accurately budget. What you're describing seems like a lot to get done before school. Chiconkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11824934269870487334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30058350.post-9802441665374706932022-01-29T07:15:55.277-06:002022-01-29T07:15:55.277-06:00My usual advice is to lower standards. First, is t...My usual advice is to lower standards. First, is there a quick breakfast that they will all eat every day that you can implement? Protein bars? Protein shakes? Slightly less than idea nutrition / cold breakfast will not harm anyone for a season. Rooms mucked out? Consider seriously whether that should even be on the morning list. Can rooms stay messy for a week and be addressed on the weekend? Finally, insist on as much night before prep as possible. All kids bags packed. All clothes picked out. And once your kids are 8, all of that should be done by them, not you. If they forget something? That’s a great way to learn not to forget something. ::hugs:;Mommy Attorneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06728353448652968705noreply@blogger.com