I’m not a big fan of starting the day already feeling behind, so I try to get a few things done before the house gets moving. Of course, some mornings go better than others!
My alarm goes off at 5:45 every morning. Now, whether I actually get out of bed at 5:45 is a different story!
When I’m really on top of my game, I’m up, making my pre-workout and coffee, and getting ready to work out. On Wednesday mornings, if I’m attending a PraiseMoves class, that starts at 6:30.
I also try to fit in my Bible reading. Sometimes that means opening the Bible app and doing the daily reading. If I have a little more time, I’ll open my actual Bible and spend some time in the Word.
Coffee, Scripture, and time to talk with my husband are part of my quiet mom time before the day gets going. We talk every morning unless I’m working out, and we always talk again when he calls on his way home from work. Staying connected like that has been a huge part of our relationship for years.
My Planner Is Always Open
My planner isn’t something I pull out when it’s time to plan. It pretty much lives open next to my computer, and I refer to it throughout the day.
Before my workday starts, I’m usually checking my personal email, looking over our finances, and opening Homeschool Planet to see what the kids have coming up. I try to get assignments reviewed and things prepared ahead of time so we’re not scrambling later.
I also try to get dinner figured out before the day gets away from me. Tuesday through Friday, I’m using the slow cooker plan from eMeals. I’ll take a few minutes in the morning to prep everything, throw it in the slow cooker, and let it do its thing while I’m working. It’s one less thing to worry about when the afternoon rolls around.
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Monday, on the other hand, is pretty much a “figure out your own dinner” night. We’re usually all over the place, so planning a slow cooker meal doesn’t always make sense.
When the Rest of the House Gets Moving
The kids are old enough to make their own breakfast, so I’m not usually making breakfast for everybody. They get up anywhere between 6:45 and 8:00. There’s really no telling!
Our mornings usually include an episode of World Watch News, breakfast, and then getting started on school.
And here’s the thing: I’m on the clock at 8:00, no matter what else is happening in this house.
Work doesn’t wait until everyone has eaten, finished watching the news, or gotten their schoolwork organized. I work from home, and the day starts whether the house is ready or not.
It’s Not a Perfect Morning
Some mornings I get my workout in, have plenty of time in the Word, and feel like I’m ahead of the day. Other mornings, I’m doing well just to get moving and get everyone pointed in the right direction.
My mornings aren’t especially quiet or perfectly organized. There’s work, homeschool, family, and all the little things that come with running a home.
But this is what our mornings look like right now. And tomorrow, there’s a good chance they’ll look a little different.
If you’re looking for a little more help creating a routine that works for your family, you might also enjoy why I use Homeschool Planet to organize our homeschool and how I plan our homeschool week without feeling overwhelmed.
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