Mornings can be extra hectic now that school is back in session but you can make your life a heck of a lot easier with a little preparation the night before. I know, I know, at the end of the day all you want to do is kick back and relax, I get it, I'm the same way, but taking 10 minutes or so to prep for the next day will save you so much trouble which will start your day off on a good note.
Have a designated spot for school things. For us there is a nook at the bottom of our stairs, we have a small three tiered entry table along with a dry erase board, school calendar and hooks for sweaters, book bag and a basket for odds and ends on top of the table.
Have your child pick out their school outfit for the next day and lay it out so its all ready to put on.
Have your child (and you will probably want to check this) get all their school supplies ready and at the designated school section of your home.
If you make your childs lunch then make it the night before school. (Set yours out too!)
Prep the coffee maker and set it to auto.
Check the calender to make sure your child has the appropriate things for the appropriate days (like sneakers for gym class)
Check the dry erase board to make sure there are no fliers or paperwork due from you to the teacher.
Doing this takes maybe 15 minutes and many of the things you can do while you are waiting for your spaghetti water to boil or your onions to brown.
Once you get into the routine of doing these things every night it will be just like breathing and you will be amazed at how those few things take some stress out of your morning.
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