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How I start my day is important...I would say I start it off with a diet Mountain Dew, however, I have gone cold turkey. No more "dew" for me! So my next "start" is grabbing a cup of ice tea or coffee! This is just a personal "starter" after that alarm rings.
I know that if things are orderly and planned out that my mornings go much smoother!
Even those nights that I am so tired...I get "ready" what I can for the morning. So then I can give more attention to my kid's breakfast. Even those days that we have cereal or toast, it is important to me that I include fruit or another healthy side with protein and vitamins.
I would love to say that I always serve a "healthy" breakfast but that just isn't so but planning ahead gives me a much better success rate than no planning at all. I try hard not to fall into the "Mommy guilt" but when my kids are short "changed" on breakfast I feel bad. So I try to get up at least 20 minutes before them to get myself ready and then able to "attack" the day with my kids starting at the breakfast table.
How do you start your day on "positive" note?
I know that if things are orderly and planned out that my mornings go much smoother!
Even those nights that I am so tired...I get "ready" what I can for the morning. So then I can give more attention to my kid's breakfast. Even those days that we have cereal or toast, it is important to me that I include fruit or another healthy side with protein and vitamins.
I would love to say that I always serve a "healthy" breakfast but that just isn't so but planning ahead gives me a much better success rate than no planning at all. I try hard not to fall into the "Mommy guilt" but when my kids are short "changed" on breakfast I feel bad. So I try to get up at least 20 minutes before them to get myself ready and then able to "attack" the day with my kids starting at the breakfast table.
How do you start your day on "positive" note?
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I try to thank the Lord, for another day. And usually, on my morning run...I just try to think of what my day has ahead, and let some of the stress go...early!
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Well, I always talk to God about my troubles and my blessings. Then, Brittany gives me a call each morning, which always puts a smile on my face. After we're done, I hop in the treadmill and go for a run...helps me to de-stress!
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Eating a good breakfast starts my day off on a positive note :)
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Morning is my favorite time of day. I rise early, full of creative energy, grab a cup of coffee and head out the door to enjoy the quiet, glad to be able to hear nature around me before the rest of the neighborhood comes to life.
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I always lay in the bed for an extra five minutes and get my thoughts together and listen to my kids moving around and joking and that always brightens my day
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I don't enjoy waking up but I usually don't until the kids come in my room. But then I'll take my younger two and get some yummy snuggle time in. It helps get my day started right.
ReplyDeleteI start out by getting up an hour earlier than the kids and getting their stuff ready for school. Then I sit down to breakfast with them and talk about the day's events before giving them a big hug and getting them on the school bus.
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We get as much stuff prepped the night before as we can [backpack and snack packed, clothes laid out] so that the morning goes more smoothly. It's still no picnic, but it helps!
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I try to be nice and speak softly in the mornings. It sets the tone for the day for me and my wife and kids.
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I wake up thirty minutes early so I can have some time to myself before kids wake up!
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I pray in my car every morning on the way to work--can't get much more positive than that!!!
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I am a morning person so I am up before anyone else and have my bowl of cereal in peace and quiet. I can look forward to each new day and the joys and challenges it will bring
ReplyDeleteI have two small boys, so there is no possible way to ENSURE that the day starts off on a positive note. Little boys are prone to be unreasonable about the silliest things (I didn't want ketchup on my sandwich today, or a fight to brush their teeth). I try to stay on our tight schedule - not leaving much room for negotiation. Get them up and out the door quickly and efficiently. Avoid conflict. Never try to make any important decisions (like if a they can have a playdate this weekend) during our morning routine. Most important of all, we start with a kiss and hug!
ReplyDeleteA positve note to start the day-I get everyone's clothes out the night before, and my hubby is the one to get the coffee going (...that is my positive note!). I MUST have coffee to start the day, or I feel like I am in a fog!
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I start off with prayer and then I have breakfast with my daughter and we chat about having great expectations for the day!
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I start by trying to be quiet in the morning to meditate!
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Coffee. It almost washes away all the negativity.
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Do as much as possible the night before… clothes laid out, papers signed, bookbag ready, lunch or lunch money ready, etc. etc.
ReplyDeleteWell, first off, I try to get up before they do so I'm more awake when they leap from the bed, ready to take on the world. Then, I read to The Kids at breakfast. We have a short devotional (from this book called the “Did You Know…Devotions for Kids”that is AWESOME!) and then I read a chapter from whatever book we’re going through at the time. Currently, it’s the Great Illustrated Classics version of Around the World in 80 Days.
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It's a secret how I start the day off on a positive note!
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I walk 2.5 miles, shower, eat a protein enriched breakfeast and no caffine
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Having enough sleep the night before makes my mornings so much better,
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My day goes smoothly when I start in prayer. I need to do it more!
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ReplyDeleteI could eat a box of cereal every day. Instead, I try to limit myself to 1 bowl and some fruit. Coffee is always involved.
ReplyDeleteI like to start my day out with a protein packed breakfast of 1/2 c. cottage cheese, fruit and cereal. Then it's off to the gym for me!
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I try to wake up early enough that we don't have to rush too much in the morning. We all get cranky if we are in a hurry!
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we start our day off with cereal with fruit in it. days are getting busy in the mornings with a kindergartener around, but its fun!!
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I always get the kids clothes and backpack ready the night before so I don't have to mess with it early in the mornings. That actually makes a huge difference in running a smooth day. I make a simple, but healthy breakfast on school days while kids get dressed. Then they eat, brush teeth, get kisses and hugs, and off to school! Another great day marked down!
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I get up 1/2 before my children to get myself dressed and get breakfast ready. I don't like to be rushed so I like that extra time. I also eat a healthy breakfast to start the day.
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ReplyDeleteI have had a pretty negative outlook on my OWN life due to illness in the past years, but I try every day to be SUNNY even though I dont feel like it on the inside. Kids do need to have positive outlooks and I try to just be as much that way in conversation and tone as possible in the mornings, as they all head out. It is chaotic in the mornings with everyone heading out, but i always, ALWAYS say have a great day and I love you's to all the kids and hubby. I know if makes them feel secure and loved and THAT is the best thing you can feed your children at any age...at any time of life!
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I try to make sure I give my hubby a kiss before I leave the house. angiewith3 at live dot com
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To make sure my day starts right - A smiling baby, a kiss from my hubby, a small prayer and a huge cup of coffee!
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I get up 2 hours before I have to leave so I can wake up and enjoy beakfast and just chill before I have to leave.
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I start the day off with some oatmeal for me and a egg for my Little Bit from his Nana’s farm!
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i start out on a positive note by having a cup of coffee
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ReplyDeleteDefinitely have to have that cup of coffee and a bite to eat, lately I've been on a piece of whole grain toast with peanut butter.
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I never let anybody leave the house without a kiss and a hug.
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Coffee for me, breakfast for the kiddos, and a written note from me in their lunchbag :)
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Saying good morning with a smile and eating a delicious and healthy breakfast such as oatmeal or cereal with fruit :)
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I take some time for myself to curl my hands around a warm cup of coffee with milk and take a few good sips.
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We always say I love you before leaving the house to start out on a positive note!
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After having kids, I started really enjoying getting up before the rest of the family. It's so peaceful. I get a load of clothes in the washer, savor a cup of coffee and check the email.
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Breakfast is always served; music is always listened to or sung; and everyone is told just how fantastic they are.
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Snooze button, coffee and patience! In that order.
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My family starts their day off with a bowl of rice krispies or corn flakes and some sort of fruit--That's a perfect way to begin each day!! :)
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I start off the day by thanking God for being alive
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I enjoy sitting in my favorite chair & having the sunlight shining in the window while I soak in the word from the Son of God...my personal devotions help to start my day right!
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I am not much of a morning person so a Dew to start my day makes it much more positive.
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