With Riley back in school we are back on a more military like schedule around the Wheeler household and I have to admit....it is GRRRREAT!!!!! Early to bed and early to rise makes for a happier household all around I have found. The kids were much more malleable than I ever thought they would be and the quiet time I have after 8:30 every night is pure mommy bliss!!! I do tend to take on drill Sergeant type tendencies when the every evening...dinner has to be on the table by 6:15 at the latest, the kids need to be in the bath by 7:00 at the latest and out by 7:20 or so, story time/snuggling and/or drawing and coloring until 8:00, last minute snack and drink until 8:15, teeth brushing from 8:15 - 8:25, and finally marching up the stairs at 8:25 with tuck in and kisses from 8:25 - 8:30.
Structure is great for the kids, great for my very obsessive compulsive-ish husband and I think it must be good for me as well because I am more relaxed and easier going than I have been in several weeks!!! Maybe it is because I have this time each night to look forward to perhaps???? Who knows but I am enjoying every minute of it!
Military-style rocks! I like summer, but the kids staying up late is exhausting for me.
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