Comments on: My Real-Life, Practical Daily Routine http://smallnotebook.org/2010/01/07/my-real-life-practical-daily-routine/ Simplify your home. Tue, 22 May 2012 00:30:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Rachel http://smallnotebook.org/2010/01/07/my-real-life-practical-daily-routine/#comment-30723 Rachel Wed, 09 Nov 2011 02:41:06 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=1694#comment-30723 I don't know how to get out of bed without waking a co-sleeping baby, but what could help is taking your shower at night just until this season is over. I don’t know how to get out of bed without waking a co-sleeping baby, but what could help is taking your shower at night just until this season is over.

]]> By: mj http://smallnotebook.org/2010/01/07/my-real-life-practical-daily-routine/#comment-30619 mj Fri, 04 Nov 2011 22:08:26 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=1694#comment-30619 My 18 mon old co-sleeps with me. I would like to wake up before her and get my cup of coffee and a shower and a lot of times am awake before her, but cannot get out of bed since she's holding me tight and I'd wake her up by getting out of bed. I guess there really are 2 issues here, co-sleeping and waking up early, but any advice on this situation? My 18 mon old co-sleeps with me. I would like to wake up before her and get my cup of coffee and a shower and a lot of times am awake before her, but cannot get out of bed since she’s holding me tight and I’d wake her up by getting out of bed.
I guess there really are 2 issues here, co-sleeping and waking up early, but any advice on this situation?

]]> By: Amy http://smallnotebook.org/2010/01/07/my-real-life-practical-daily-routine/#comment-30155 Amy Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:28:57 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=1694#comment-30155 Vicki, I appreciated reading this. I have busy 3 & 2 year old boys (and another on the way)!! I chose to stay home with them and I've noticed one of my struggles has been letting go of the way things use to be. My house will never be as clean and tidy as it once was. The flip side to that coin is my boys laughter in the air, their arms around my neck, and all the other joys they bring. When I let go of my old ways and relax about my to-do list, I realize LIFE IS GOOD! My routine has relaxed lately and I've noticed how much better I feel. Reading your post reminded me I'm not alone! Other mothers have the same struggles. Vicki, I appreciated reading this. I have busy 3 & 2 year old boys (and another on the way)!! I chose to stay home with them and I’ve noticed one of my struggles has been letting go of the way things use to be. My house will never be as clean and tidy as it once was. The flip side to that coin is my boys laughter in the air, their arms around my neck, and all the other joys they bring. When I let go of my old ways and relax about my to-do list, I realize LIFE IS GOOD! My routine has relaxed lately and I’ve noticed how much better I feel. Reading your post reminded me I’m not alone! Other mothers have the same struggles.

]]> By: shellah http://smallnotebook.org/2010/01/07/my-real-life-practical-daily-routine/#comment-28927 shellah Fri, 12 Aug 2011 21:47:28 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=1694#comment-28927 i loved your idea of bbd.its really helpful and one feel like accomplishing something in the day atleast. i loved your idea of bbd.its really helpful and one feel like accomplishing something in the day atleast.

]]> By: rosyjo http://smallnotebook.org/2010/01/07/my-real-life-practical-daily-routine/#comment-27332 rosyjo Thu, 26 May 2011 20:21:53 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=1694#comment-27332 My grandparents raised 9 kids in a house that eventually expanded to less than 1000 square feet (and one bathroom!). Grandma was a very good home manager and after I became a new mother I would reflect in detail on the things she did. She managed her mornings in shifts. She would get my grandfather out the door first (this would give then an opportunity to discuss the day, etc.), then she'd let the older school age kids get up so they could breakfast and get out the door. We who were younger were not allowed to get up until she said. As we got older and came up in the summers the schedule relaxed a bit but we still were not allowed to get up until she was ready for us to get out of bed--aside for perhaps a trip to the restroom. Those were the times I read my uncle's comic books! There have been times over the years where I have limited some of my most demanding little ones in the morning so I could get some time to get it together for the day (like how about finishing preparing a hot cereal!). Because it wouldn't matter how early I got up they would also be up, grumpy, and wanting something to eat right away. It was definitely a helpful and even character building tactic for everyone's sanity! My grandparents raised 9 kids in a house that eventually expanded to less than 1000 square feet (and one bathroom!). Grandma was a very good home manager and after I became a new mother I would reflect in detail on the things she did. She managed her mornings in shifts. She would get my grandfather out the door first (this would give then an opportunity to discuss the day, etc.), then she’d let the older school age kids get up so they could breakfast and get out the door. We who were younger were not allowed to get up until she said. As we got older and came up in the summers the schedule relaxed a bit but we still were not allowed to get up until she was ready for us to get out of bed–aside for perhaps a trip to the restroom. Those were the times I read my uncle’s comic books!

There have been times over the years where I have limited some of my most demanding little ones in the morning so I could get some time to get it together for the day (like how about finishing preparing a hot cereal!). Because it wouldn’t matter how early I got up they would also be up, grumpy, and wanting something to eat right away. It was definitely a helpful and even character building tactic for everyone’s sanity!

]]> By: momto9 http://smallnotebook.org/2010/01/07/my-real-life-practical-daily-routine/#comment-24810 momto9 Sat, 16 Apr 2011 17:30:39 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=1694#comment-24810 YaY! I'm so glad to how found a kindred spirit:) All of what you wrote here about managing your day will work for you even when you have more children. This is what I still do and I have nine:) YaY! I’m so glad to how found a kindred spirit:) All of what you wrote here about managing your day will work for you even when you have more children. This is what I still do and I have nine:)
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]]> By: Sarah http://smallnotebook.org/2010/01/07/my-real-life-practical-daily-routine/#comment-24461 Sarah Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:09:53 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=1694#comment-24461 Awesome idea!! I will be using this in the future :-) Awesome idea!! I will be using this in the future :-)

]]> By: Manic Monday: Some comments… « To Be A Mom… http://smallnotebook.org/2010/01/07/my-real-life-practical-daily-routine/#comment-23904 Manic Monday: Some comments… « To Be A Mom… Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:44:15 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=1694#comment-23904 [...] I am always looking for practical and a practical routine.  This sounds reasonable > My Real-Life, Practical Daily Routine [...] [...] I am always looking for practical and a practical routine.  This sounds reasonable > My Real-Life, Practical Daily Routine [...]

]]> By: Nancy http://smallnotebook.org/2010/01/07/my-real-life-practical-daily-routine/#comment-15677 Nancy Fri, 18 Jun 2010 03:14:43 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=1694#comment-15677 It makes me feel better to be doing something productive nearby while my kids play independently for a little while. Like, if they are playing in the living room, I might read a book or clean something or fix something in the living room. Think of it as parallel play. He'll let you know when he's not happy playing by himself anymore, and if he doesn't, then pick a time limit, like 15 or 20 minutes. .-= Nancy´s last blog post ..<a href="http://www.sehacecamino.com/2010/06/a-fantastic-mess/" rel="nofollow">A Fantastic Mess.</a> =-. It makes me feel better to be doing something productive nearby while my kids play independently for a little while. Like, if they are playing in the living room, I might read a book or clean something or fix something in the living room. Think of it as parallel play. He’ll let you know when he’s not happy playing by himself anymore, and if he doesn’t, then pick a time limit, like 15 or 20 minutes.
.-= Nancy´s last blog post ..A Fantastic Mess. =-.

]]> By: Morning routine – two dreaded words put together « The Recovering Procrastinator http://smallnotebook.org/2010/01/07/my-real-life-practical-daily-routine/#comment-13970 Morning routine – two dreaded words put together « The Recovering Procrastinator Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:25:26 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=1694#comment-13970 [...] love to do yoga with the kids like Carrie. Or read the Bible to them like Allison. Or get up and start the laundry right away like Rachel. The overachiever in me thinks it would be great to do all three. And cook a [...] [...] love to do yoga with the kids like Carrie. Or read the Bible to them like Allison. Or get up and start the laundry right away like Rachel. The overachiever in me thinks it would be great to do all three. And cook a [...]

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