tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post2912782838464327390..comments2023-10-20T07:13:22.206-04:00Comments on Waiting for Happy: Maximize Your Morningsboltefamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09178547489939649432noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-79048387976863645302010-10-05T22:38:33.753-04:002010-10-05T22:38:33.753-04:00Hello!
I love to stay up late at night and it is ...Hello!<br /><br />I love to stay up late at night and it is difficult to get up in the morning, but for as long as I can remember (I have six living children) I have forced myself to set the alarm about 1/2 hour before the children are up (5:30 in the morning usually) and take my shower. By the time the children are starting to wake up, I'm dressed and showered and alert enough to help them navigate the morning. <br /><br />Also, I find that if I ready the children at night by making sure that they don't have homework left to do and that they don't need forms filled out, etc...that helps too. <br /><br />I am tired a lot, but no matter how tired I am, if I have a good morning, the rest of the day seems to go pretty well. <br /><br />Best wishes on your new plan :) <br /><br />Proverbs 31:15 She gets up while it is still dark; <br /><br />With Hope,<br />CherylCherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09995656964857816898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-38344200308528519342010-10-05T22:35:40.285-04:002010-10-05T22:35:40.285-04:001. I am totally geeking out about checking this si...1. I am totally geeking out about checking this site out. It is on my priority list for tomorrow A.M.!!<br /><br />2. I have a couple of ideas for you that seem to help me. <br /><br />One, if you have some kind of a fan (I know this sounds bizarre, but work with me here for a sec) turn it on to the lowest setting when you get up. I do that with a box fan that sits in our bedroom. It is pointed at the wall, so it doesn't make it cold or anything--it just CREATES SOME WHITE NOISE to cover my footsteps. When I wake up, I have to walk right by both the boys' room AND by Lola's. You would not believe how well the hum of the fan covers up my 'even though I am trying to be super quiet I am still bound to make noise' noise! (Also--if you don't have a box fan, the overhead fan in the bathroom works well too, if you have one of those!)<br /><br />Two, if that is not working and the kids are still hearing you and waking, keep your Bible right next to your bed, and simply sit up in your bed, moan and groan a bit about how it is so early :), and then do your reading and praying RIGHT THERE. No noise = kids who will at least sleep through your devo time!<br /><br />3. I am proud of you Kristy. I am telling you, this has helped me immensely! I sure hope it does for you as well!<br /><br />I'm off to bed now...so that I can give them the BEST of me in the morning! (Love you friend. You can do this. He will help you!)Devinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00536576059551978920noreply@blogger.com