Today I'm starting a new trend...at least for me. I've decided that I'm not going to continue wonder through my days aimlessly. There have been days that I have felt stuck in the house. Well, not anymore! Today I start a new routine. My pledge to myself is to get up before the kids, take a shower and get things ready to start my day. When the kids get up, I can have breakfast somewhat ready and then we can go do "exciting" things rather than spending all morning getting ready. Exciting for us is: going to the park (weekly) before lunch, maybe going to the indoor play area at the mall, going to the Children's Museum, etc. In the past, I haven't been rolling out of bed until the twins wake up at about 8:00. Then, I'd stumble to the kitchen , throw something together for breakfast, drink a cup of coffee and eventually take a shower sometime before noon.
I've vowed to be flexible within my new plan, which includes:
Wake up before 7:30 and take a shower, drink my coffee. etc. Then have some of the following activities sprinkled throughout the week:
Monday and Wednesday (and possibly Thursday) Mornings: Pre-school with Elizabeth
Tuesday mornings: Playgroup with friends
Friday mornings: Elizabeth to gymnastics
Afternoon activities will be as normal including playtime outside, going to run "errands" and such. I'm hoping my new plan will be a success. I am NOT a morning person and this is why I've struggled in the past. However, I'm hoping that God will give me a burst of encouragement to at least attempt my new pledge.
I know this sounds bizarre to some of you b/c who isn't up by 8:00 w/ a shower and ready to start the day? I thought this morning while in the shower that in my previous life (pre-kids) I was AT WORK by 7:30 (yes, I showered, had coffee and was awake). I can't remember what that was like, but if I could do it then, I can certainly do it now. Wish me luck...
I DO wish you luck! You are a better person than I am! I confess: I am a person who rolls out of bed when the kiddos get up and I am trying to work on that. I do, occasionally, manage to get out of bed at 5 to go running with a friend of mine, but that's not very often!!
ReplyDeleteI was laughing so hard at your comment on Andrew's Shark thing this morning. I REFUSE to swim in anything I can't see the bottom of!! I'm so glad I'm not the only weirdo out there! Too funny!
ReplyDeleteI'll be praying for you on this. It is sooooo hard. I can do it more regularly when I know I'm have to go to work anyway. But, when I'm off work, I just can't seem to do it. But, I know it really will make your whole day better. Good luck... and reward your good behavior with something nice!!!!
ReplyDeleteMine are 23 months apart. Andrew DOES get frustrated with Tori but he's doing better at allowing her to use his things. We did establish, early on, that she was not allowed in his room unless HE invites her. Some days he wants her to play in there with him and other days he just wants to be on his own. I've learned that if I respect his space when he needs it, he will tolerate her a little more.
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