Monday Mania
So, is that what your Monday look like? Crazy? Tired bodies? Attitudes from the kids? A husband who is trying to get out the door? I know what that looks like. And I try everything in my power to make sure my Monday goes well. Here are some of the ways I have that happen.
1. Go to be on time. Weekends can be so hard and tiring. Get the kids to bed on time, but most importantly put yourself to bed.
2. Wake up to an empty kitchen sink. I hate waking up to a dirty kitchen. The first thing I have to do in the morning is make a meal...I don't like to start behind already.
3. The most important...take some time before anything...even if it's for a few minutes...take time in prayer and the word. Getting myself centered in God makes all the difference. If you have little ones, keep your bible on the bedside table and read a psalm or proverb before your feet hit the floor. Assign a certain day to pray for a particular child. These few things are game changers for your house.
4. I love to have laundry ready to go...If you have a programmable washer (and most newer washers do this), then have a load started at 4am so that it's ready to hit the dryer when you wake up. Then throw another load in. You could have two loads done before 9am. And my children easily switch laundry...even at a young age.
5. Have dinner planned out. This is a great night for a crock pot meal or instant pot. Throw it all in and move on. Less worry.
6. I have my schedule (and my meal plans) already done and ready before the week...so there aren't any mistakes. Let your kids know what's on the plan.
7. Play music while you prepare (or your kids prepare if they are old enough) breakfast. A little joy and liveliness makes a difference.
1. Go to be on time. Weekends can be so hard and tiring. Get the kids to bed on time, but most importantly put yourself to bed.
2. Wake up to an empty kitchen sink. I hate waking up to a dirty kitchen. The first thing I have to do in the morning is make a meal...I don't like to start behind already.
3. The most important...take some time before anything...even if it's for a few minutes...take time in prayer and the word. Getting myself centered in God makes all the difference. If you have little ones, keep your bible on the bedside table and read a psalm or proverb before your feet hit the floor. Assign a certain day to pray for a particular child. These few things are game changers for your house.
4. I love to have laundry ready to go...If you have a programmable washer (and most newer washers do this), then have a load started at 4am so that it's ready to hit the dryer when you wake up. Then throw another load in. You could have two loads done before 9am. And my children easily switch laundry...even at a young age.
5. Have dinner planned out. This is a great night for a crock pot meal or instant pot. Throw it all in and move on. Less worry.
6. I have my schedule (and my meal plans) already done and ready before the week...so there aren't any mistakes. Let your kids know what's on the plan.
7. Play music while you prepare (or your kids prepare if they are old enough) breakfast. A little joy and liveliness makes a difference.
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