When I decided I wanted to not only have a little more time to myself to get ready in the morning, along with maybe a little time to work out, I decided I needed to get up earlier. So Wednesday morning, my alarm went off at 4:15. I worked out, showered and got almost completely ready before Braysen woke up at 5:45. He slept in that day :)
Thursday I didn't bother because it was my work from home day so I don't do makeup and hair those days.
For Friday, I totally thought I was set. My alarm went off at 4:15, and I shut it off immediately. I heard Braysen on the monitor. What the heck?! This incident certainly proved I had been thinking this for a long time. My dang alarm clock is waking him up every morning. I think Wednesday may have just been a fluke that he slept in. So needless to say, we were both up way too early, were both very tired and grumpy, and I still didn't get the opportunity to work out or get ready!
I'm not really sure where to go from here, because as it looks, I will never get a chance to get up and get ready before Braysen is awake.
My favorite thing about our hectic mornings, though, is kisses through the shower door!
Wow, you have dedication Amy! I can barely drag my butt out of bed at 5:45am to run before work. Good for you! Hope the mornings get easier.
ReplyDeleteI know that it's easier said than done, but have you tried to keep him up a little later? Since we pushed Emery's bedtime to 8:30-9 pm she's been sleeping until 7:30ish. It has helped me a ton. I can actually shower and drink a cup of coffee before she's up and by my side. Whatever you do I'm sure you will figure out how to squeeze a little more "you" time in. These toddlers are balls of pure energy. Sometimes I wonder where mine gets it all?!?!
ReplyDeleteNatalie, I don't know if I'd call it dedication or determination. I've been on a quest this last week to really get my life back under control. It's amazing how the dynamics of everything you do changes when there is a little one around!
ReplyDeleteMarlo, I did try a few weeks back to move his bedtime a little later, but it didn't really seem to make a difference with his wake-up time. :( it seems like whatever time I set my alarm is the time he wakes up, which is a little hard to believe because his bedroom is SO FAR from mine! Maybe I'll try again tonight. It seems I remember reading somewhere that it takes a few nights before the "sleeping in" will take affect. I actually just sent you a text message. :)