Cael is now in all day KINDERGARTEN, and our lives will never be the same. Don't get me wrong, I am excited for my little man learning and growing in the educational environment that school provides, but this has changed my daily routine significantly. Gone are the days of waking up when you are good and ready and sleeping in because you stayed up late last night. Now you must set the alarm in order to wake up, put breakfast into his tummy, and make sure he has clothes on before the bus arrives! It has changed our lives forever and making this new adjustment has been something we've struggled with a wee-bit. Here are a few of the things we have learned since school has started:
Note to self #1: Tired boys need more sleep. They can't sleep in longer so they need to go to bed earlier. Why is this so difficult? We are a family who enjoys our evenings, especially when Daddy has been gone all day and we all want to spend time together. My friend put it so well when she said "We are night owls forced to be up in the morning and it is slowly killing us." AMEN!
Note to self #2: Getting the kids to bed early requires dinner to be ready before 8:00 at night (when they are now supposed to be in bed) Why is this so difficult for us? The main reason here is that Momma is pooped right around the "new" dinner time... looks like it is cold cereal again!
Note to self #3: Having 2 or more kiddos running around the house is actually easier than just one. Crazy, I know but very true. One child is in constant need of entertainment (or so it seems) and having another "friend" around helps provide that kiddy-companionship they are used to. Brecon is starting to get used to Cael being gone all day, but when I had them both at home it was actually easier for me to get things done. We have been inviting buddies over for Brecon and it has helped significantly. I also have been enjoying my Brecon time and he is a pretty good little shopping buddy, sometimes. He is such a silly boy and is loving when we ready stories together.
Note to self #4: When you put your kiddos to bed after a bath and they have a mohawk, they are going to wake up with a dry version of how they went to bed. (see photo). This was seriously amazing to see Cael in the morning. There was a lot of spray bottle and hair gel involved to calm this beast and I sent him on the bus victorious!
Well, that's all the notes I have for myself at the moment, but I'm sure I will come up with some more soon.
We are doing wonderful well and getting ready for the new little man who will be joining us in 9 more weeks (give or take)... I'm so glad I registered for the FLEX semester and will be done with 6 more credits a month before the baby comes. I just cannot get behind or there will be serious trouble for me.
Raise your hands if you are having fun.... ALRIGHT!!! and recently Cael has been saying: THAT'S GOOD!!!
7 comments:
You are so not big enough to be due in 9weeks! I agree with all those notes. I feel like I don't even see my kids anymore! It's so sad.
I cannot believe how big Brecon is getting. He's a big boy all of a sudden. I'm ALWAYS looking for people to swap with me so if you need more buddies for him, let me know.
Love reading your posts!
We've been learning these same lessons right along with ya. Also, we both coach, so we don't get home at night until about 6:30, making our evening VERY short! And congrats on the baby. I missed your last post apparently, so I was surprised this time! You must be a great mother of boys since Heavenly Father thinks you need another one.
What cute boys!
It's only the beginning. The routine is my saving grace after a long summer. I've grown to love it. It's great that your boys are so close and enjoy each other so much. You are a great mom and your doing just fine. (cereal was the best thing ever when I was their age)
I am scared for when I will have to get the "routine" I consider is an amazing success if I can get the kids out of the house before ten. i think I am in for trouble.
Oh honey, if you think that your life is crazy with kids in school,
and trying to do a bedtime,1
just wait until your little one comes... then it gets real fun.
Congrats.
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