Finding the time

Lately I’ve been struggling with a feeling of not having enough time in the day. I feel like after the kids go to bed and the house is cleaned up and closed for the night, there’s no time left for any amount of self-care. I’ve decided that in this season where my nights are long and bedtime comes quickly, I’m going to try and “make” the time where I can.

Context: I wake up every morning when little hands shake me awake. Asking for cartoons, breakfast, sippy cups, and cuddles. Usually around 6:30 or 7 AM. First pee, coffee, changing into day clothes… all that happens within pure morning chaos. The first hour of my day is complete survival mode. By 8 we’re all either eating or fed. The big boys are sitting down to start school, while I finally take the two little boys with me to get myself ready for the day.

I’ve decided that starting this week, I’m waking up. Not when I get smacked in the face with reality (literally sometimes smacked). Not in survival mode. But when I want to. I’m going to wake up at 5 AM, enjoy a cup of coffee and a first pee in solitude and silence.

Wish me luck! 😉