Settling In

Despite the fact that it is currently snowing and we are expecting over a foot by tomorrow night, I feel my spirits rising. I am coming out of my little slump and my energy level is not nearly as low as it has been over the last week or so. With this pregnancy I have experienced so many highs and lows. I am sure it has to do with the fact that I am so much busier than I was in the past and the time of year and what not. One of the things that has helped me tremendously is trying to maintain a better routine.

It is no secret that I hate mornings. Nothing has ever seemed to help this fact. I don't like to shower right away, never eat first thing, and I have trouble rising before the kids do. I have good intentions but I usually end up sleeping until I hear Midge babbling in her crib and then I know I have to go start breakfast and prepare for the day. This will all change next year as Chiggie will start school, but until then I will probably milk the sleeping in.

I also have difficulty going to sleep at night. No matter how tired I am, I enjoy the peace and quiet. Bed time for all 3 girls is 8:30 and from 9 on things are pretty calm. I can watch whatever I want on t.v., have an adult conversation with the King, or work on a project that I need full concentration for. I often find myself still awake way past midnight. If I could discipline myself in the evenings I am sure it would make my mornings much easier.

Slowly but surely we are finding a new routine. I am at a comfortable point in the pregnancy and the days are becoming more predictable. It's funny though, I am sure right when I feel settled in the new baby will come, Chiggie will start school, and I'll find myself starting all over again.