Wake up early: We are friends, right? Then let me be honest. I am not a morning person. I don't relish the opportunity to pop out of bed when everyone is still in their cozy PJ's. I love to sleep, and have a special relationship with my soft pillows and my lush comforter.
Wake up early: We are friends, right? Then let me be honest. I am not a morning person.
I don't relish the opportunity to pop out of bed when everyone is still in their cozy PJ's. I love to sleep, and have a special relationship with my soft pillows and my lush comforter. But as much as it breaks my heart to admit, an extra hour or even twenty minutes well-spent before everyone else is awake can make the difference between a great day and a frantic one.
Create cushions of time for yourself so you don't have to freak out, run around, or swear under your breath. Here are some great tips to make early mornings work for you: Think portable
Eggs, pancakes, and oatmeal ... none of these travel well for the working mom. Think of food that your kids can take along to daycare or eat in the car, at school, or at home--all without the mess. My favorite items that make the grade: bagels, frozen waffles, and Pop-Tarts. Look for drinks that fall into the portable category as well. Think juice boxes--you can even get similar small milk cartoons, too.
Make the best of "morning TV time"
I will readily admit to allowing ample TV time in the a.m., but I make sure to use it to my advantage. Parker is not the best at staying put. If I want to get things done, I will often turn on an episode of Power Rangers (thank goodness for Comcast's Xfinity On Demand) and get him dressed while he is still in his TV trance. The fights about outfits are often missed completely if he is dressed in full without realizing it.
Avoid morning chaos by getting ready the night before
As I have two full-force tweens, we help each other by laying out our "sparkling outfits" and packing school lunches the night before. This makes a huge difference in terms of reducing the morning disagreements about clothing and keeps us moving during our morning rush.
Another tween tip: have your kids shower the night before and brush their teeth in the shower--it works. Without some of these approaches, my girls would take two hours to get ready every morning.
In addition to getting up just a bit earlier, you can really reduce your stress level by spending a little time each night preparing for the next day. I write out a quick to-do list the night before, including all the things I know must be done in the morning. It really takes only a few minutes but brings so much more control to the day ahead.
Heck, you might even sleep better if you know that all is ready to go in the a.m.
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