I tell you, I will be the first to admit I am not a perfect Mom by any means.
So here is what a typical day goes like for me:
I wake up to my alarm...nope I don't get up the first time, I hit snooze at least twice.
I climb out of bed to a cat very loudly voicing that she is ready to be fed, 2 dogs that need to go outside & me trying to get to the bathroom without tripping over any of the 3 animals.
I get my pot of coffee going...or just reheat the leftover from the pot the day before. Must have coffee to function, so it doesn't really matter if its fresh or not..just need to get it in my system quickly.
First attempt on waking the children, usually about 45 minutes before we need to leave.
Dogs then come inside & are ready to be fed.
Feed the dogs...during this time I am also checking my cell phone, news, FB updates, messages, Instagram...continuing with my cup of reheated coffee.
Come back in the house, see the kids are still sleeping, a second attempt is made to get them up & going.
Head to my room to get changed, I try not to take them to school in my pajamas.
Come back out, by now we have about 20 minutes before we need to leave...kids still not up.
Now I am letting the kids know that we MUST get up...they slowly get up, usually grunting & mumbling something as they rise...don't quite shine...but they at least get the process started.
We have one bathroom, so turns have to be taken...this can be a process all in itself.
Then usually we have a case of missing socks...can't find any or only find one...seriously socks, where do you go!!
My youngest comes out, usually dressed first & ready for breakfast...does Mom make a gourmet breakfast every morning?
Well in a perfect world I definitely would...but this morning's breakfast of choice was a nutella & jelly sandwich (his choice), as we have 10 minutes now before we need to leave.
I am running out to warm up the car (it's winter right now)...so a warm car on the way to school is so much better, don't worry I've had moments where I have forgotten...not as fun!
Coming back inside the house, asking if everyone is ready.
One child not to be found. I go on the search for missing child...she is just finishing getting ready. Let's go...we have to leave in 5 minutes!!
Youngest is watching cartoons & finishing his sandwich...with dogs watching him intently to see if he drops any.
Ok, we are at 2 minutes & counting...shoes & coats still have to be put on! OY!!
I grab my coat, glance in the mirror by the door..realizing my hair resembles something to that of Medusa...I don't have time...so don't judge me.
. We are still not quite functioning a full capacity..but we are at least out the door, in the car & on our way to school.
Goodbyes, have a great day & I love you's are said.
My youngest still loves a hug from Mom..yes, I absolutely LOVE this!!
And Mom realizes that he forgot his folder at home...I am definitely not perfect!
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