A week ago Tosh and I decided to change some things up. I feel like we had a life makeover and what a difference we all feel. I have to say the last week has been one of our happiest (at home-travel won't count for this scale) weeks.
We started to see patterns and situations that we didn't like about our days. So instead of just going with that, we decided to change it up. Tosh started working new hours. We started a "school at home preschool" style approach with Finn. We changed mealtimes. I changed the way I clean, do laundry, cook, etc.
I cannot even tell you how tweaking a few things have increased all of our happiness. We have so much more quality time together. Ours days feel full, but happy.
We have enjoyed mornings playing outside ...
This kid loves the Jeep his cousin let him have. He off roads all the time.
And Tosh is excited to have found another online group of dads that take Barbie jeeps and "murder them out". So be looking for the flat black, rubber tires, turbo Barbie Jeep in the near future...
I couldn't get over this kid and his newspaper...
We have eaten at home all meals together minus one breakfast I had out with a friend and one dinner we all had together on Finn's "school" day. Eating every meal at home at consistent times and the right times for Finn has meant Finn has eaten his veggies, his fruits, and even MEAT. Our snacker has had a weeks worth of MEALS and it hasn't been a battle. All we had to do was change the times we eat.
One thing we are trying is giving him responsibilities and opportunities to be proud of his role in the group. He sets the breakfast table. The first time we told him to do it,we put out the supplies, and he did this...
He set a spot for all of us, and fancy I might add.
We have enjoyed getting to play...
... and pretend. I got dubbed "Super Nerd" by Tosh...
After Tosh goes to work, Finn and I keep a schedule of things we do. We do the same type of things, in the same order. The result. The nap dodger goes to nap without complaint. The bath dodger takes a bath without complaint. The bed dodger and I go to bed happy and fit free every night.
We embraced that Finn has an hour and a half laundry lists of things that have to happen before nap and before bed. Once we make sure to stay on track and do them....it goes smoothly. Before we always wanted to rush it along. Now all of those things are just part of our day. And we all sleep easier.
We make sure to do art every night...
After he painted the "F" he grabbed the fridge magnet and said "see....blue F".
Funny enough the new schedule we are using is very similar to the schedule we use when we travel. I think we found what works for us right now and could not be happier with the results.
This morning we did an overhaul on Finn's room. It is more than a one day project, but I look forward to sharing pictures of our home makeover and see how that makes life a little easier, too.
*if any of my friends who have little ones do any particular favorite crafts feel free to share. Or if you have any info or would like any info on preschool at home ideas let me know. Also, there is a great book I got at the library that has helped us a great deal with how to handle when your kid isn't being on their best behavior. I'll be happy to forward on that info. And if you have any outstanding child toy organization pins or such pin me! I am always on the re-organize path.
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