I was reading a blog I really like, it is http://thehomespunheart.blogspot.com. She was talking about having a morning routine. Yes my children are older 20, and away at college, 17 a senior in high school and 13 and in middle school. But since my children were born I have always had a morning routine. I know it is sometimes hard to get out of bed and get your day started when you were up most the night with a baby or sick child. But, it is so important to keep on a routine. It makes for a more peaceful and enjoyable morning. My kids are still kind of on a routine. They get up the same time everyday. They know when they wake I will be up and ready for our day. Alyssa always knows she can call bright and early because I will be up. Our days usually go a little like this:4:45 ~ wake; devotions
5:15 ~ check e-mail; look at favorite blogs; start laundry
5:45 ~ make bed; pick up house
6:00 ~ shower ready for work
6:30 ~ fix breakfast for Courtney and Ryan
6:45 ~ Wake Courtney; Ryan up on own
7:20 ~ Kids off to school
7:20 ~ Finish picking up house; clean the kitchen
7:45 ~ I walk to work
That is pretty much it. No matter what age your children are it is nice to have a routine. It makes mornings run so much nicer. So that is one thing I do to keep our home running smoothly.
Crystal
That's a great morning routine, Crystal! I'm super impressed that you are able to get up at 4:45! :) Blessings on your week ahead!
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Wow! You get up early! I'm not up so early, but I agree that having a morning routine is important. I can't always think very clearly in the morning, and it's nice for everyone to know what they are supposed to be doing.
ReplyDeleteI know it is hard some days but she is a lot less stressful when it is done. Thanks for dropping by.
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