School Daze in a Corona Haze

We are nearing the end of week 2 in our county of this very odd school year, and yes, I had to check my calendar to make sure because I was CONVINCED we were at least about to finish week 4. 🥴

Some things I've learned thus far:

0500 comes early. Like REALLY early. I am not a morning person. Never have been, but when the 8 year old's bus comes at a little after 6, there's not much choice. Especially when you're not sure how much time said 8 year old is going to waste. Somedays he's dressed and ready to go, others we're playing in the bedroom floor in pajamas 45 minutes after waking up. 🤷🏼‍♀️ Never mind that the 13 year old girl, who's still figuring out teenage hygiene takes almost 2.5 hours to shower and dress each morning. (Thank goodness no one else needs their bathroom once the 8 year old leaves.) 

Next, Mama needs coffee. Or Diet Dr. Pepper. Whichever. Sometimes both. And vitamins. Daily. I'm up 3.5 hours before I have to clock in at work, and due to the nature of my job, business attire and makeup are not requirements. I've prepared for this most of my life. Shorts or jeans and a t-shirt are my uniform and I'm dressed by 5:30. That gives me almost 2 full hours to have a devotional time, prep dinner, run the dishwasher, run the vacuum, do a load of laundry, workout, and eat so I'm not blowing my paycheck in the Jack's drive-thru every morning. By the time I get to work, I'm ready to work. This particular aspect is one I like. My day goes so much better if I can do this. So, I've started getting up at 5 am 7 days a week. Partly because my willpower is weak as water and if I allow myself one day to sleep in, I'll break a habit like it's a piece of blown glass. 

Thirdly, I'm ready for sleep at 8:30pm. As soon as the kids go to bed, so do I. As a result, we don't typically go out in the evenings and the kids know that they have 3-4 hours of uninterrupted homework time, except dinner, before bed. Whatever isn't finished by bedtime, doesn't get done. (A lesson in time management that is proving a difficult one for the 13 year old, but she's getting there.) 

Lastly, I. Am. Tired. My job is physically demanding, and I have a side business as well. My husband works nights, but does handle dinner on days he's off and tries to help out around the house. Every mama out there, whether you stay home full time or work outside the home knows IT'S A LOT! 

Through all of this I've gained a more positive outlook, I've set goals and am working to reach them, and I am more put together for our days. Things aren't always perfect. Teenage sass rears its head sometimes and some days things are just off, but we make the best of it and try again tomorrow. 

"Have a good day and if you can't, don't you dare go messing with anyone else's." -Tabitha Brown

Love y'all!