A day in the life

We were overdue for a day in the life post.  So fun looking back on previous posts and thinking about my days in different seasons of parenting. Here's one from 2011 and here's one from 2012.

Here goes... a day in the life 20-15.

My day started bright and early! 5:00 - up to meet my friend Colleen for a morning run.  I always thought she was so crazy going running so early and in such cold weather.  But I gave it a try and now I'm hooked.  Love starting my day this way!

6:15 am - run and shower done.  Time for coffee + Bible before the kids are up!

7:00 - Girls are up and eating breakfast.  Charlie was up about 15 mins later.

Daddy had to shovel some snow... at least the kids were entertained!

7:45 - Goodbye to Justin and Claire!  He took Claire to school on his way to work. 

8:45 - We stopped over at a friend's house for a little while.  Charlie loves their dog!

10:00 - Dropping Emma and her buddy Leo off at school!

11:00 - Charlie took an usually early nap today.  I put him down and began tackling all that is involved in The Running of the Household... paying bills, scheduling appointments, filling out preschool registration for next year... all while drinking another cup of coffee.  Because caffeine.  

                    

12:00- I ate a quick lunch and read a few pages of my book.  

    

1:00 - Prepping food for dinner!  A few minutes later, Charlie was up from his nap and Emma was home from school!

                        

 

2:00 - Rocking the carpool.  Today was my turn to pick up!

3:00 - It was warm enough to play outside today, so the girls couldn't get out there fast enough!

Charlie banged on the window and watched longingly.

4:00 - Mommy gave in to Charlie's grunts and pleas and we headed out to join the fun!

5:00 - Dinner time!  Tonight we had Paprika Chicken, roasted potatoes, and kale and spinach salad.

6:00 - Bathtime and bed shortly after for this kiddo!

7:00 - Reading with the girls... bedtime was soon after.

After the kids were in bed and the kitchen was cleaned up, Justin and I collapsed on the couch after a long day.  

Our life is busy and full and sometimes feels monotonous, but there are so many precious moments packed into these sacred hours.  Thankful for each one.