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A day in the life
5:15 a.m. Up and at em. Many of you asked how I manage to get my work done from home with two little kids running around….and this is my best solution. Wake up before everyone else is up. On nights when I’m up multiple times with one of the kids I usually give myself a pass on waking up early….but if I get a decent amount of sleep I’ll get up at 5:15. This morning I was only up briefly with Sadie around midnight, so waking at 5:15 wasn’t too hard. But it was still hard, don’t get me wrong! I poured myself a cup of tea, threw some laundry in the wash, and then fire up my laptop and get to work. I worked for about an hour and a half…it’s crazy how much I can get done when I don’t have a someone interrupting me every two minutes!
6:45 a.m. I throw the laundry in the dryer and stuff some Easter eggs. Easter has been over for a month yet Hudson asks for eggs EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. He only gets them if he sleeps all night in his bed…and last night he did! So I stuff a few eggs with the stretchy animals he loves and some m&ms and hide them around the living room. Then I hear Sadie talking to herself on the monitor. She always wakes up so happy….sorry I forgot to snap a photo. I change her then nurse her and finish just in time for Hudson to wake up at 7am.
7:45 a.m. and it’s time to get Hudson ready for school. Some days he’s excited and it’s easy to get him going and some days he just wants to snuggle on the couch. On this day he was SO mad at me for asking him to wear two shoes that matched. He put my red boot on and had a little fit when I took it off of him. Three year olds are fun like that.
Hudson was sure to remind me just how mad he was the ENTIRE ride to school. Stinker. Sadie and I drop him off at 8:30 and then head back home. I used to run errands with Sadie while Hudson was in school and just let Sadie nap in the car. But now that she’s bigger and has a more consistent nap schedule I take her straight home after drop off. I have to keep her constantly entertained with snacks and toys while she’s in the car to avoid that pesky car nap!
Sadie and I get home and fold some laundry. I’ve found it easiest to do one load of laundry a day. That way it doesn’t pile up and overwhelm me. My mom is always shocked at the amount of laundry we have. IT NEVER ENDS. And Sadie “helps” by putting every single piece of laundry on top of her head. Silly girl.
Then it’s nap time! My favorite time of the day! Sadie usually goes down around 9:30/9:45 a.m. and sleeps for about an hour and a half.
As soon as she’s asleep I run around like a crazy person cleaning up any messes we made and get myself ready. I curl my hair and throw on a little makeup…it all takes about 15 minutes and makes me feel somewhat put together. I shower at night…otherwise it probably wouldn’t get done.
Then I sit down to do a little photo editing for this post while I catch up on one of my favorite shows, Grey’s Anatomy. I just can’t quit it. Before I know it Sadie is chatting away on the baby monitor and ready to get up! I change her and we play for a few minutes before it’s time to go pick Hudson up from school. He’s only there for 3 hours and the time seriously FLIES by!
Lunch for Sadie…that little hand just kills me.
Sadie playing with her food, Hudson not eating his food, and my sandwich….which I eat standing up while chopping up more food for the kid that will actually eat and trying to reason with the kid that won’t eat. My mom pops over (she lives next to me!) and asks if I’m going to eat that entire sandwich and I’m like “hell yeah!” but I actually only end up eating half plus some grapes. But dang, it was good.
I clean up after lunch while these two crazies play. Hudson gets a taste of what it’s like to be a mommy when Sadie follows him in to the bathroom. No privacy around here. And yes…she’s still in her jammies.
2:00ish we get home and I put Sadie down for a nap. Usually Hudson has “rest time” in our bed while I put Sadie down and have a little alone time myself but today I decide to join him. A little one-on-one time does us both good and improves his mood a ton.
3:30 p.m. and Sadie is up from her nap. We play with toys, draw, read books, and basically just have fun for a little while.
4:30 p.m. Jon texts me and reminds me that he’s meeting a friend after work. I totally forgot about it so I do what any good mom would do: pour myself a glass of wine. Then I start dinner (spaghetti) while the kids play some more.
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Your house is so cute! Where is the kid's table and chair from? We were given a table that was my husband's growing up (so therefore have to keep) but they only kept one chair which obviously goes over well with my two little ones! I have been trying to find kid's chairs that are sturdy and white to go with the table. Thanks!
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Thanks Kelly! The table and chairs are from Toys R Us!
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Thank you!
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I;m exhausted just reading this! But love that you make it work.
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I love these posts. I just did one today too and our days are eerily similar! Must be life with two small kids and being a SAHM! The dreaded car nap in the morning kills me.. I've gone to lengths of rolling down the window to keep my
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I agree with Lynn! So tired I yawned!
I cannot wait until my youngest niece is 3 and has meltdowns like Hudson. She has some epic ones now at 2. I think they're hilarious. I know some get embarrassed or afraid others think they don't raise their kids well but dang it. Every kid has tantrums. Finding the funny in them makes it easier, I think.
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So real…it took me back to when mu kids were that young!!! They are teenagers now…great way to let us know how your day goes. Your children are beautiful and your home looks amazing! I am digging your stove, I have one of those ceramic top stoves and I totally hate it, but it came with the house therefore no need to spend any $ getting another one…but it sucks 🙂
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I love these posts so much! It was fun getting a glimpse of "real life" 🙂 Your kids are so cute!!
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Wow! Such a busy yet productive day! So fun you have your mom so close to be able to help during the day and I bet she (and Hudson and Sadie!) love being able to see each other so often!
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Your day sounds a lot like my Fridays at home with the kids. Having a toddler and a baby is exhausting, no doubt about it! I too pour myself a glass of wine by about 4 pm those days 🙂 Love that your mom is so close; that sounds amazing!
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This was fun to read – I love reading about how other moms structure their days (although I know most days feel like a free-for-all!), especially work from home moms. 🙂 Thanks for sharing where the table and chairs are from, I was going to ask the same question! They look so sturdy. Sadie's crib and wall color look identical to my daughter's – love the glowy pink!
Have a great day!
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I loved reading this! And while I don't have two kiddos, I am all about that 4:30 wine 😉
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I love this! Day in the Life are my favorites. It's so fun to get a glimpse of what other people's days are like. 🙂
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Must be a second child thing, or a girl thing…Stella is always in jammies. ha! And I'm impressed, you made a real dinner when you're husbands out. I would've opted for something really healthy, like chicken nuggets. 😉
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Oh yeah, I thought that too! When Jim isn't around I'm like, "Soooo who wants cereal?!"
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Sounds a lot like my day, just without the second kid who naps ;). Flying solo at dinner time can be hard… I feel like I do it more than I'd like!
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5:15 am. No way, no how. Lol. I get up when my kiddos do and they sleep "late" for kids. I have yet to find the proper motivation to get up early. I just stay up late instead. On that note, I am also a night time showerer. It just doesn't happen during the day!
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What a day!! Your day sounds a lot like ours. I love seeing a little bit of what other moms do!
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Haha! I can't tell you how many times Jack stays in his jams because it's just easy… & why dirty more clothes!? Lol! Sounds like you have a pretty solid schedule though!! I need to be better about getting up early & tossing in laundry each day!!
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I used to be a morning showerer {new word}, but since Wyatt it's at night or not at all. haha!
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I love these posts – as a fellow SAHM, a busy day in the life!! x
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This is my life! Wake up early, do this while someone's entertained/napping, maybe eating, maybe get dressed, a little errand and help from my mom! Ha! Days FLY by!! Love your house, by the way, It turned out SO GORGEOUS!
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Ha, I love that you are still fillings eggs for Hudson! And our days sound so similar, except I never never wake before my kids. I like sleep too much! And I also nap with Finn while Liam is at school.
A day in the life….
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Whew! I'm exhausted. I wish Evie would stay up til 9 so she would sleep til 6am. She wants to go to bed at 6:30 which means a 4am wake up, so we have been letting her nap then putting her down around 8ish… hoping she sleeps til 6am. Kudos to you for getting it all done and loving on those babies.
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Girl, I feel ya!! I had to do THREE different transactions at Target the other day because I had to keep bringing stuff out to my car. There's no room left in the cart with two kids!! I love that you get to stay home with them! What a treat! 🙂
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You lil one's faces are so sweet. Just too cute!
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Whew! Now that's a day! At least you have cute eye candy to get you through! 🙂
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Is it bad that I only have one kid, I usually go to Target while he's at school and I still usually go once a week?? LOL!!! Oops! Don't tell my husband. I swear I stick to the list every time…
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So fun! I love these posts so much and am extra curious about day in the life posts with two kids now! Im anxious to see how my life will be changing in a few weeks when we welcome baby girl. Your days are looking good Mama. I'm impressed 🙂
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These days sound so sweet, although busy 🙂 I'm excited (and nervous) to see how a second kid will add to our family dynamic!
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Sounds pretty fantastic actually!! I'd love to hear more about your new job…it sounds like you changed companies, yes?
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Love this little peek into your life!!!!xx
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Love the Sadie pic of her on the floor gym! So adorable! And yay swim lessons! My oldest, who is not quite 5, took them this summer and I am so proud of him. He's swimming without any support at all. Jumps off the diving board and everything. :)) Love this glimpse into your everyday!
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Good for you! Would love to hear more about what you do.
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Soooo….question. When do you actually work? Is it only at nap time and after they go to bed? (Seriously, praise Jesus when they actually sleep at the same time!!) This is what my schedule looks like right now with two little ones, and I work from home, but I'm struggling BIG time with the actual "work" part. I have deadlines, emails, things to write for different sites, and balancing it all is making me want to jump off the deep end.
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Home with two kids is definitely busy and kind of like a juggling act huh? Noah is the same way as Hudson and prefers to stay home after nap. I have to plan all my must do errands for the mornings! I'd love to hear more about your new work arrangement too! B
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A fun but busy day! A great day for momma and babes x
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Sounds like a busy day! It's similar to ours, but we don't get out as much as you do! Hopefully your work/mom life is finding a good balance.
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Hudson and Sadie are SO cute oh my goodness!!! A long busy day full of snuggles and cute kids? Count me in! I need to get on the baby making so I can have this life 😉
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Busy but fun day!!! Love that you get to stay hone with them!
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Your day sounds so much like mine, mama! Wish we lived closer so that we could do the whole mom-work-Target thing together. We are super women!:)
Heading to check out that Pampers deal now!:)
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What a fun, busy day! What a bummer that you have to go to Target weekly! 🙂
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I love these kind of post!! I'm always so curious (& nosy! ha!) to see how/what other mommas are doing & how they make their days work! These days I'm thankful for exersaucers & walkers!! LOL!
This was awesome!!! Loved the kinder surprise egg, getting up 8 times before eating and the awesome mom who helps (I can relate to all 3 of those). You’re right that day in the life are the best type of posts. It was also nice to see other parts of your house. Thanks for sharing Girl!
I love this and it is so helpful to know I am not the only mom with the crazy dinner time, bedtime rush. The baby is always exhausted at the end of the day, and the middle and biggest want to run around and be crazy bc they are so over stimulated at this point as well! Being a mom is exhausting but oh so fun. I nurse all of my babies to sleep. I love it and so don't they so we do what works best for us!
Girl more power to you! I could not handle all of that in one day. but thank you for sharing real life when we often only see the pretty posed pics.
I LOVED this post! I'm also a mom of three with similar ages, so it's so nice to see how you do things! I'm super impressed that your house doesn't look like a tornado hit it!! And I love that you keep it all real.
I have a 4, 3, and 1 year old and this is pretty much my life on the weekends. I do work full time and they all go to the same day care center which is a dream. My oldest will start the dreaded Kindergarten next year. this will throw a lot of things off considering its 8:30-2:45 and I work 8:30 to 4:30…. Thanks for sharing the real life post. There are some of my favorites.
LOVE day in the life posts! thank you!
Love the peek into your life (in the least creepy way possible)! Long live the crib and I lol'ed at "chatty mcchatterson" — somehow I always end up leaving pre-school pickup a half hour later. But mom chat is necessary!
Loved this post!!!
So glad you could end your day with Oreos!! You are great mama.
Isn't it crazy how much work it takes just to leave the house in the morning!?! I try to lay out all the things the night before, but always end up working up a sweat to get us all in the car. Loved seeing your routines and I love that your mom is around to help you out. What a fun arrangement you have!
I love this! Having been through it (mine are now 21,19 and 14 – I know, it goes by so fast) this was a great reminder for me of how valuable every moment with our kids is, and how precious Mommy time really is. Wishing you luck and don't sweat the small stuff.
I also LOVE these posts friend – and so interesting to see how everyones day differs – especially between South Africa and the States – I think a post like this is due soon too! x
Love this post…:-)
Great goals, I want to be healthy too this year. Finally have more time in my business and will take the time to cook more healthy and work out! Looking forward to a healthier year 🙂 thanks for the motivation!