I can’t stand being behind on everything, so I have a set of routines that makes the week a bit easier now. Wanna see what they are? Then keep reading!

Morning Routine

Since mornings are hectic, my goals are to make sure that my kids get something before they head out to school. They get breakfast at school, but I want to make sure they eat something full of nutrition before they even leave the house. This goes for me too, since I work a full forty hours a week…meaning eight hours a day without food unless I specifically plan for it. Lately it’s been whatever is already cooked or in the fridge that’s a quick heat up and eat. Since my cats don’t like a dirty box, I also quickly clean out their boxes so they have a clean place to go that isn’t anything of mine. I don’t want a lot scheduled in the mornings since I’m usually pretty wiped out in the morning and especially if I don’t get a lot of coffee or any form of caffeine right when I wake up.

Bedtime Routine

Even though I’m usually beyond exhausted in the evenings, I usually get the kids stuff set out and all papers signed before I go to sleep. Also I do my best to get at least one chore done or started so that I can finish it when they head out or during my lunch break. So, Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, I check on the kids clothes, make sure laundry’s done, and that my husband has the clothes he needs to do his job without having to wash anything before he goes. This way it’s pretty easy to just lay out everything in one go for the next couple days. Tuesdays and Sundays and the…