In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Two Right Feet.”
What are the things you need to do within 30 minutes of waking up to ensure your day gets off on the right foot? What happened the last time you didn’t do one of these things?
I have to admit, when I read this prompt for the first time I snort-laughed. I guess I pictured people who have morning routines that may include sipping coffee or yoga or a jog around the neighborhood. I am not those people. My mornings are a hot mess. That is likely because I stay in bed until the last possible minute to the point where I have to rush to get myself and my kids out the door (usually 5-10 minutes late).
(Sidenote: Does anyone else play this game in the morning? *alarm goes off* I look at clock and say “OK, I have an hour, time to get up.” *hits snooze* … *alarm goes off* “OK, if I get up RIGHT NOW, I have 45 minutes. I’m getting up.” *hits snooze*…. *alarm goes off* “30 minutes. CRAP. GET UP!” *hits snooze*… etc.)
And when I finally drag myself out of bed? It is a whirlwind of getting dressed, hair and makeup (the later I am, the lower my standards become), getting the kids out of bed (this usually takes several tries and my “angry voice”), making sure they are dressed and clean (I settle for reasonably presentable), gathering bags/lunches/coats, making sure pets are walked and fed. Have you ever tried to rush kids? It is like herding cats.
Mornings = chaos.
Amie Writes 
Your morning and my morning should hang out and wave frantically as they rush, late, to wherever they are going. I L-O-V-E the iPhone shot.
I am utterly impressed that you still include make-up as a potential morning effort. I only bother to put it on when I get a rare date night or girls night out.
Great post.
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Thanks! Yes but don’t be surprised if my morning is running 15 minutes late to the party 😉
I applaud you for dropping makeup from the daily routine. Mine is minimal but I still do it. I may scare small children without it. I spend less time on my hair. I’m the queen of the one minute messy bun.
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