Hey ya’ll! Life is so busy and always changing. BUT we do try to stick to a loose schedule around here! We had a great thing going, but it all had to change now that Boston has started 4k. So let’s chat about how our day has changed and what we are up to.
My sweet school boy! 💚
Before we had to worry about school, our morning started off nice and slow! My kids ate 3 breakfasts (literally), and played all morning long. Well…. those day’s are long gone! At least Monday through Thursday they are!
We are up and at ’em nice and early and try to get a good nutrient dense breakfast in right away. Then we head to brush teeth and get dressed. But always teeth first because… hello… no toothpaste on the school clothes.
I’ve opted to drop off and pick up Boston rather than send him on the bus. It’s a little more work and scheduling, but it’s important to me!
Although our days are never completely perfect, we do try to stick to a scheduled. Kids really do want routine and to know, what’s going to happen next. So here it is, our day in the life!
5:00-6:00 Mama up, workout and get ready
6:00-6:30 Catch up on any house work
6:30 Make sure everyone is up
6:30-7:00 Breakfast
7:00-7:30 Brush teeth, get dressed shoes on and out the door.
7:50 Drop Boston off at school.
Back home by 8:30
8:30-9:30 Girls independent play- Mama gets work
9:30-10:30 Playtime with the girls. This includes some learning play and reading. Could be indoor or outdoor.
10:30 Head out to pick up Boston.
11:30 Back home and making lunch. Kids free play.
12:00-12:30 Eat lunch/clean up
12:30-1:00 Read a story then watch nursery rhyme music
1:00-3:00ish Baby Grace to nap
1:00-1:30 Big kids watch a show.
1:30-3:30 Elliana to nap.
1:30-2:00 Boston quiet time in his room.
2:00-3:00 Mama and Boston play which includes learning and reading.
3:00-4:00 Snack and kids play as they wake up.
4:00-5:00 Outdoor play.
5:00 Make dinner, kids independent play.
5:45 or 6:00 Eat dinner
6:30-7:00 Baths and PJs
7:00-7:30 Books and a show. Nick does this so I can finish cleaning up the kitchen and preparing for the following day.
7:30 Bedtime
Bedtime can be interesting around here! Nick and I are terrible sleep trainers!! So here’s what it looks like. 🙈
I take Boston and Grace to bed, they share a room. Hugs, kisses and snuggles then lights out. But, I stay in the room for a bit until they are sleeping or almost asleep.
During this time, Nick reads with Elliana. They spend some special time together. Then, I lay with her until she falls asleep. It is not optimal, but she is going through a phase where she’s frightened of everything. She sleeps with the light on! 🙊
FINALLY by 8:30 or 9:00 I sit down to relax.
Now that sounds like a day! It’s busy, it can be chaotic, but I wouldn’t have it any other way!! Children are a blessing and I am trying to embrace all of the good the bad and the ugly. As my friend Mylee said, think of it as…
“This will be fun!”
Check out my Instagram Stories on 9/9/2019 for a more in-depth view of what our day really looks like! If you missed it, no worries! You can find it on my story highlights.
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That’s a wrap for now!
Your Mama Friend~
Tessa ~ Mrs. Snuggles and Snacks 💛🧡💛🧡
