tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652671485699197744.post3060369932340953336..comments2023-09-10T05:53:36.350-07:00Comments on Zion Dreamer: Bad school momAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17859209493621674328noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652671485699197744.post-2920768830732324242010-08-18T11:22:22.866-07:002010-08-18T11:22:22.866-07:00This morning went well y'all!
I was sweating...This morning went well y'all! <br />I was sweating it because Creighton is out of town this week.<br /><br />I fed my kids eggs for breakfast, made their lunch, and didn't rush them out the door. We even had time for our little "namaste", shared prayer requests and had prayer before we left.<br /><br />One day down, 185 to go.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17859209493621674328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652671485699197744.post-15031932832078129902010-08-04T21:12:05.955-07:002010-08-04T21:12:05.955-07:00Nikki! Oh me oh my, how i loved reading this! i ki...Nikki! Oh me oh my, how i loved reading this! i kind of felt like you were writing about me, though. i too am a night owl and have avoided alarm clocks as much as possible. i totally relate to running late in the mornings as well. i want my children not to have to ask if they are late. this will be my first year with 2 in school. i think i will apply most of these techniques. good read!<br />p.s.<br />i love the way your blog looks!katrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15509621502801440126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652671485699197744.post-40015322993691784402010-08-04T19:57:45.903-07:002010-08-04T19:57:45.903-07:00Nikki, you are an incredible mother. I know this f...Nikki, you are an incredible mother. I know this first hand... and I want to be like you when I grow up. <br /><br />AND I applaud your resolve and determination. I know you'll see it through. <br /><br />I love you, sister.Chelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18322142129742959800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652671485699197744.post-62603414025390197382010-08-04T08:52:03.277-07:002010-08-04T08:52:03.277-07:00you've got great ideas...we did a lot of that ...you've got great ideas...we did a lot of that prep work when the kids were in public school....I thought it would be somewhat easier with them at home, but the truth is, I still have to be super organized to make sure we do all that we need to do and read all that we need to read and get to the gym and get to practices and get meals prepared and on the table, and plan dates for me and hubby, and send birthday cards...and ON and ON and ON..<br /><br />here's the truth...we're in a HARD phase of life...beautiful, amazing, precious..but HARD.<br /><br />morning routines are good, meal routines are good, after school routines are good, and bedtime routines are good. it's good to have a plan and stick with it most of the time, right?<br /><br />I try to make sure at some point over the weekend that my week is scheduled out...meals are planned, everything is communicated between me and Andy for the kids' schedules...<br /><br />you're a great mom..and wife..and full time worker...you're creative and fun and encouraging and contagious! Starting with Yoga and prayer will sure help you stay grounded. :)Between You and Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05020503571549401779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652671485699197744.post-27131028861767060352010-07-29T20:17:10.005-07:002010-07-29T20:17:10.005-07:00Nikki - I loved this, and I need to start reading ...Nikki - I loved this, and I need to start reading your blog :o). I only have one in Elem., but clothes out the night before is a huge help...and he wakes up hungry. So, if he is dressed, he is fed :o). Also, waking up even 10 minutes before them is almost the equivalent of yoga when it comes to not being stressed..(Still have to pray either way to really not be stressed..I tend to do that 12 minutes before they get up while I am still lying in bed..not exactly focused study, but He understands..especially if I come back later in the day) Love you all, Amy P.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05772974611670849459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652671485699197744.post-23401537043091387012010-07-29T19:06:24.893-07:002010-07-29T19:06:24.893-07:00Lori - awesome advice! Thank you so much for takin...Lori - awesome advice! Thank you so much for taking time to share that stuff. It really helps me!<br />And Lara - the yoga and prayer in the mornings all happened because we were never on a time crunch to be anywhere. It was such a great season of relaxation and starting the day off with our souls in the right place. Now its just mahem!!<br />Chaka - my next project is to get laundry organized. I keep a clean house for the most part. We are minimalistic about STUFF and my common areas especially are virtually toy and clutter free. But LAUNDRY. Laundry is my downfall when it comes to organization. I can't keep up with it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17859209493621674328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652671485699197744.post-88128534258205347052010-07-29T18:43:22.872-07:002010-07-29T18:43:22.872-07:00Nikki!
This is my first time reading your blog. ...Nikki!<br /><br />This is my first time reading your blog. I can totally relate to the morning scramble for clothes. I am the keeper of little people clothes and baby socks and only I know where they lurk. <br /><br />I am still guilty of sleeping in until some little person wakes, but the best mornings are the ones when I have packed everything for the next day, including laying out clothes down to the socks and shoes the night before. Honestly, I usually only do this on mornings when I am doing dissertation writing and Justin takes them to school--I am afraid he will forget something and so I pack everything so I won't worry!<br /><br />Don't feel guilty about room mom/PTA stuff! This year I was the ONLY mom not on the volunteer list for Zan's class. But I also had a LOT on my plate and so Justin attended a few parties, Zan was content with that, and life goes on.<br /><br />You are doing a great job and I am sure you will find a good rhythm for this school year. I love the morning yoga idea!<br /><br />Love,<br /><br />chakaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18323322042386442714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652671485699197744.post-91327680948100797882010-07-29T18:07:36.080-07:002010-07-29T18:07:36.080-07:00I cannot believe the kids are getting so old!
Mis...I cannot believe the kids are getting so old!<br /><br />Miss you guys.<br /><br />-EmilyEmilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06180925452935404658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652671485699197744.post-65886525701970960672010-07-29T17:16:22.484-07:002010-07-29T17:16:22.484-07:00I think your plan sounds great. I especially thin...I think your plan sounds great. I especially think you should really take advantage of the Nanny building some of the organizational things into the afternoon routine. Then she can tell you what's coming up, keep a stack of field trip forms for you to sign, etc. Plus, Canon is at an age where he can start taking a little more ownership. What you didn't realize was that you were just helping to instill independence in him all along. You are so forward-thinking! :)<br /><br />Also...it would be good to connect with the teacher early in the year and let her know that you are a working mom, etc. and it is important to you to stay in the loop, and in the past it has been a challenge. Let her know that you are easily accessible, etc. and she will hopefully connect with you if she's feeling like things are slipping or whatever. It would be a worthwhile conversation.Lori C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652671485699197744.post-48477182806788905522010-07-29T16:32:12.056-07:002010-07-29T16:32:12.056-07:00i really laughed at you and have to admit that tal...i really laughed at you and have to admit that talking to you does make me feel like a better school mom- cuz my kids are late all the time too!! Wow- Yoga in the mornings- amazing, how did you get from bowing to being exasperated and racing out the door?? That's the question....we're late againnoreply@blogger.com