by singerchick~ We are ending our third week of school and starting to settle into a routine. I like routines and schedules and even though it's sad to say goodbye to Summer I was ready for the change of pace. Although we are in a routine, there's still never a dull moment with two little boys in the mix.
This is our typical morning routine.
I wake up and as soon as Little Man hears my feet hit the floor he's up demanding cartoons and demanding his chocolate milk. Did I say demanding? That's an understatement. He screams about these two things until he gets them. We're working on his asking politely skills and he knows that he gets nothing without asking nicely with a please.
I wake Big Man up. "It's time to get up." I say while pulling off his covers and rubbing his back with some snuggles thrown in. He pulls the covers back over his head. I pull the covers off, turn on the light and say, "Get up and get dressed. Your clothes are on the bed." I walk out only to return a few minutes later and find him snuggled up in his covers asleep. I tell him that if he doesn't get up he will be left. This usually works.
Big Man is by far the hardest to get up.
Big Man likes to eat breakfast. I have to almost force Little Man to eat something.
They both get dressed pretty easily with little to no fuss.
They both hate having their hair done. They scream and act like tiny babies. When I say hair done, I mean wet it a little and give it a once over with a comb. They act like I'm spending 30 minutes styling it. This morning Little Man actually stood still and said nothing while I "did" his hair. When I was done of course I praised him with all the praise I could muster thinking that would help in the future. He was all proud of himself and said, "I'm always good when you do my hair, right Mama?" Um yeah, always, right.
So our mornings have been pretty good and I've actually gotten to work on time everyday since school started. This routine thing is working out, even with the car juggling and car seat juggling it takes to get three little ones to school and get them picked up.
Getting into a routine is great. I like the school thing but sometimes I would like to sleep longer. Thanks for taking my little one and putting up with the bull!
Posted by: socialchick | August 20, 2009 at 06:02 PM
I love routines and plans. I feel utterly lost without one. I'm glad things feel like they're getting settled.
Posted by: Jessica W. | August 20, 2009 at 07:19 PM
It has been a while since I had to have more than myself in a routine. So now we will have to start one for Tori to be able to be on time for school and me to work on time as well. I am having to adjust my work schedule some. She met her teacher and likes her so that is a step in the right direction. She still has about a week before she goes.
Posted by: Susan | August 21, 2009 at 08:41 PM
Big Man and I have the whole getting out of bed thing in common! I don't think I was ever more than barely making it on time to work!
Posted by: plannerchick | August 22, 2009 at 12:43 PM
I hate mornings. Big surprise, huh? :-)
I'll be glad when we get a routine down. We're just starting this week and I am not so much looking forward to it!
Posted by: photochick | August 23, 2009 at 11:23 PM
i love mornings. I love routines. I love love love that school is back. Sorry, but its true. I cook breakfast, NOT DINNER. Dont judge me.
Posted by: sassychick | August 26, 2009 at 11:13 AM