So this morning- I went and helped my sis-in-law!! She was working -- and needed someone to take her boys to school - and hang out with her two cute girlies!!
Not a problem! I have to admit- I was super nervous about the smoothness of the process-- I needed to be to her house by 6:00 (ish) The boys had to be to school by 7:55 (ish) and I'd then go to work around 8:30(ish) whenever she got home.
Mornings have never been my strong suit- I hate to get up- they never run smooth- and furthermore- when you have multiple places to be with 4 kids (luckily Porter stayed home with Chet@!!) It an be tricky!
But I have to say - I am super impressed--
#1 - I am impressed with how smoothly their house operates (or operated)
#2- I am impressed with the boys responsibility - and they way they undertake- and carry it out!
I asked if I needed to wake them- she said no- they'll come up - dressed with their back packs and coats at the right time- and they did-
They walked up the stairs- ready for the day -- they made their lunches -- they got them some cereal- and they chatted with me- it was very very relaxing (for a morning!!)
When it was almost time to go- we grabbed the cute girlies- the boys helped me get them in the car- and we were out the door!
Seriously - it was soo smooth!
I try to not compare myself to others- because- well I'm me- and not you -- so its like apples and Oranges- but -- I do try to take notes to try to better myself! I was taking notes this morning! I need more notes though!
So any suggestions on making life (not just mornings ) run smoother- ideas for dinner time- bed time- morning time- play time- money, budgeting, vacations -- any suggestions on life -- I'd love to hear-- I'm in a mood to make my life easier- simpler- smoother - and need suggestions from people who - - have new wonderful ideas that work for them! -- and just might work for me!!
I realize my situation and your situation - are probably different- but notes are notes- and I can take and tweek things- so please share- what makes your life tick!!
So to all you wonderful put together people out there- please help a girl out!!!
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I obviously have no good suggestions. You've seen my house in the mornings! Chaos! We all love our sleep around here and mornings are not our thing either!
Make sure to post any good suggestions you get.
I know my life runs smoother when I plan. Like I know what I am making for dinner all week and already have the ingredients purchased and the meat thawed. When I "wing it" everything is chaotic.
But I am not a great planner. I know things are better when I plan, but it's a struggle for me. Ugh.
If I am babysitting or if I have stuff going on in the morning than I get everything done the night before. I put my house to bed and do a quick run through at night lay out Karston's stuff and mine then in the morning I can sleep a little longer and have everything in order so I can grab and go! Not always great at this on Sunday's but oh well I'm trying to do better cause it really does make the mornings so much nicer!
We've started planning dinners for the week and writing it on the fridge before we go shopping. That way you incorporate everything you need for dinner into your list and don't have to make any little trips to the store during the week.
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