William is asleep.
The sun is setting.
I’m picking up toy after toy,
revisiting the day.
Month: June 2021
My Evening Routine (Including the Dance Party)
Last week, I posted about my morning routine and how it’s very practical and a little bit fun.
My evening routine is similar: it’s quite practical but also allows time for some relaxing and reflection.
Dinner time!
In my mind, the evening starts when we have dinner. I may have been working during the day or running around doing stuff, but around 17:00 or 17:30 I begin to wind down. If William’s been in daycare, I pick him up around 17:00. We get home, play for a bit, and then I warm up our dinner. William usually gets quite impatient at this point, trying to climb into his chair and protesting the lack of food. When the food is warm, we sit down to eat, which is usually around 18:00.
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My Morning Routine (Including the Family Cuddle)
I love morning and evening routines! I love the idea of starting the day and ending it in a special way.
I’d love to have an elaborate morning routine where I move my body, meditate, and journal, but it simply isn’t realistic right now. I usually sleep until William (my son) wakes up, and I value my sleep too much to wake up earlier than that.
Waking up + Family cuddle time!
Usually, I wake up when I hear William’s happy noises. He wakes up cheerful most of the time and makes sounds that are a bit like birds chirping. He only remains cheerful for a few minutes, however, so it’s not like I have forever. Therefore, once he’s awake, I get up, go to the bathroom, and drink a big glass with electrolytes (this helps me rehydrate; I feel light-headed in the morning, so the electrolytes help me feel better).
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A Good Life 