Every morning I set my alarm for 5:30 AM and I am not a morning person. Why would I do this to myself you ask?
My kids are early risers, always have been. So I have learned in order to have my time, I need to be up before they are.
Somethings I like to do before they awaken are workout, listen to a podcast, check work emails complete my gratitude journal, write a blog post, jump on a quick travel training video, even enjoy a nice Nespresso from my machine. I’m also trying to read 15 minutes of a self-development book each day as well.
I can do a number of things before my kids start getting up with pillows and blankets in their hands, hair all messy and groggy-eyed asking for breakfast and/or a show.
One of my favorite times of day with my kids because they are still groggy enough that I can smother them with hugs and kisses and ask them if they had a good night’s sleep.
Then my morning really begins, breakfast, shows, sippy cups, cook, clean up, get dressed, shower, get them dressed, hair brushed,etc. It’s off to the races!
I cherish my “me” time, the only bad thing is I’m wiped by the end of the day and am usually in bed quickly after that “one more book, please mom” time.
But that’s OK because I would usually just spend time on the couch, with some late-night snacks, watching too much reality TV.
