Morning routine?

RedZee

We've spent this week adjusting to all 3 of us having to get up and ready and out of the house by 7:30. So far, we're getting out at 7:45. I haven't had to get ready for work outside the house in a looooong time, and when I did, I had no official start time so it didn't really matter when I got there. This is a gigantic change for me. I was hoping to get dressed as one of the last things (eat, do hair and makeup first, etc.) so that DD doesn't mess up my clothes before we even get out the door but I don't know how that will work.

SO what's your morning routine like?

CaniacMom

On mornings that I have to take Joshua to one of our mothers (I am supposed to be at work by 8am).

5:45 - I get up - shower, dress, do make-up, etc.

6:20 - Get both of our breakfasts ready

6:30 - Wake Joshua up - get him dressed for the day

6:40 - Eat my breakfat, feed Joshua at same time

6:55 - load everything in car - purse, diaper bag, Joshua's food bag, etc

7:00 - get Joshua in the car and head out

 Neither of our parents are on the way to my office so I do drive out of my way but 10 trips out of my way is still cheaper than 600-750 a month for day care that I only need part time.

If school is in session I wake Justin up 10-15 minutes before Ieave to make sure he gets in the shower before I leave.  I leave Joshua strapped in the highchair with a toy while I take the few minutes to put everything in the car - that way he can't get into anything or get hurt while I am putting everything in the car. 

Also I do not have to really dress up for work - khakis or jeans & company polo shirts are our attire unless something else is going on. 

CaniacMom

I forgot to add that the night before I get everything I can ready for the morning.  Figure out what I am taking for my lunch & what to send for Joshua for snacks & lunch & either put it in the bag or set it aside in the fridge so I just throw it in the bag.  Same for making sure my purse has everything I need in it and my keys are laying out.  Also, making sure the diaper bag is stocked and that if there is anything our mothers need at their house for him (diapers, wipes, etc) that those items are sitting on the counter with everything that has to go.

MarSamWhitney

I did similar to Caniac- I would get up before her and shower and get ready first.  When she gets up, she watches 15 minutes or so of tv in her jumperoo with some cheerios and milk while she wakes up, and I can get breakfast going and pack my lunch.  We both sit down to breakfast together, and while she is still strapped in the highchair I finish whatever I need to.  I get her dressed, and we are off.

 

Easier said than done, i know! lol

debperdoo

until lately ds use to sleep until 7 So i get up at 6 make breakfast for dh and I,  get dressed ( I always shower the night before), hair and makeup, load up the car, and then  I would wake ds up or he would be up.  Dress him, and out the door by 7:15.  He does not like to eat first thing in the morning so I give him a cup in the car and he actually eats breakfast with the other kids at daycare at 8.

A few weeks ago when we moved he started waking up around 6, so he gets a cup and plays in his room while I get dressed and ready, then I dress him, we do breakfast, load the car and am out the door.  

jaxxx15

7am up

730 breakfast

8 up and out and about

11:45-2 nap:)