“It’s funny because as a Speech Pathologist working with children with developmental disabilities, I know how structure and routine is beneficial to all children. My intention for a complete bedtime routine that never waivers, was there. It was, I swear! Here’s reality- there are days when one 4 year old falls asleep at 6pm on the couch in their clothes, exhausted from the day. There are plenty of nights that I’m asked for a “teeth pass” because they’re so tired. On average, the twins get 9-10 hours of sleep on a school night, and Jake gets 8-9 hours. Weekends are later bedtimes depending on the social calendar, but most of the time, they tell me they’re tired at a decent hour.
I go crazy when they don’t eat well at dinner, however, there are times I say its “Ice Cream for Dinner Night”. I’m pretty easy going with stuff like that because I know they eat well in general and they take their vitis. I do like those days where we just jump in the car and head to do something fun, without really planning it out. I guess that’s the extent of me “living on the edge” as a Mama.” -Danielle
Thanks for sharing this! I battle between trying to keep to schedule and being more easy going. Ice cream for dinner sounds like a good plan 😉
Thank you Denise! I think we can all relate to this We Are Real Mom’s story. And yes, ice cream for dinner is a good plan 🙂
There were nights when we had ice cream for dinner, and I think you guys turned out alright. Flexibility is the key to maintain sanity!
Thanks for sharing this! As a busy Sports mom we never have a “real” schedule since we are so busy sticking to our sports schedule!! My kids are often too tired for their routines and we waiver! I sometimes wish I can be one of those “keep to schedule” moms but reality is I am just happy to get them to their practice or game on time!!