Let me start by saying I have been having really good mornings the past few weeks. I took some advice from an expert on the Oprah show a few weeks ago. It was a terribly sad show about a busy mother who accidently left her baby in the car all day on a hot day because she had changed her routine. She didn't normally take her baby to daycare, but did that day because her husband had an appointment. You may have heard the story or can at least conclude the terrible outcome. I do know sometimes days get too busy to keep things straight and when a change is thrown in chaos can occur or important things can be overlooked. The expert on the show said the best thing busy mothers can do is get up a half hour earlier then normal and have some time to yourself before engaging the busy morning with your children. I have been getting up around 5:15 (tough at first), walking on the treadmill and watching a DVRed show. Then I drink my first cup of coffee (with delicious peppermint mocha creamer that just hit the stores... yum) by myself ...quietly. It has been life changing for me and my family. I feel so much more calm even when we end up in a rush like we do most mornings. Tony gets up and walks the dogs for a half hour and he is much more ready to greet our little munchkins in the morning. Our girls have been waking up to much more refreshed, ready for whatever comes their way parents.
This morning I really enjoyed the bathtub chatter between the girls, rather than shushing them so they would get on with the business of cleaning their little bodies. Kyndra was wondering how many days until her birthday ( a lot... it is January 22nd). Kylee kept repeating that all birthdays happen at exactly 7:00. I have no idea where she came up with this but she was very insistent as she often can be.
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3 comments:
Sounds like that is a good routine where you can be with just you! I think that is important also.
But, umm... you do know that it is still dark at 5:15 a.m. and that it is not "normal" for humans to be up before the sun? At least that's my theory. When I have kids, I'm going to have to find a different time to be with me. I'm too afraid of myself in the mornings.
:) Taun
I am so inspired by you and this commitment. I am getting ready to get ready and try to make this change for my family too. I used to be a morning person...I need to get myself put to bed sooner, so I can embrace 5 am. Yuck!
I am really missing my morning walks. I just don't have the motivation to get up and do it without a dog to go with me. Only 3 weeks left! It really is helpful to get yourself up and fully awake before facing the morning routine of getting the kids ready.
Good for you! I admire your 5:15 wake-up time!
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