The Morning Rush

Do you ever find yourself rushing to get the kids to school or to appointments? Here are few things that i do to help make our morning run smoothly. I don't know about you but hurrying toddlers along generally makes them move slower. I have three toddlers to get ready in the morning. i find what works best is to prepare for the day the night before.

Preparation the Night Before:

1. Putting my kids clothes out the night before.

2. My daughter's knapsack is prepared. (I put her drink and snack in the morning)

3. Diaper bag is ready in case i am taking the twins out in the morning. (saves me from coming back to the house after I drop my daughter off at preschool.)

4. i put out dishes, cups, and utensils ready on the table.

5. Coffee maker is filled and set to go in the morning.

6. Most importantly, set the alarm because if you don't get up when it goes off, you'll be rushing to get everyone ready.

*I get myself ready before the crew gets up. This helps because i have time for myself before they get up.
  I have time to clean up, get them dressed and washed before we go out the door.
  I always give myself a little extra time because we all know toddlers can also be unpredictable and the unforseen can arise.

  Basically, whatever i have ready the night before, is one less thing i have to do in the morning.