Zahra has written about our morning routine a couple times. It's had me thinking more and more about my routine...
I have read about the physical and mental health benefits of kids having a routine. There are many. I'm very happy to help make a routine for them. I try to do many things with them regularly and even daily. It seems to be working. The kids know what to do and what's expected. We've made it pretty structured. I've watched them grow and enjoy the routine.
I've become aware lately that I really appreciate this routine. Making a routine for them has become as much a part of my day as theirs. It compartmentalizes the parts of my day and gives me the ability to focus better on what's happening now. I look forward to the parts of my day that I get to share with Zahra, Yusuf, and Nooriya. Compartmentalizing the other parts of my day lets me truly be there more. That makes it even better.
I get routine in a way that I didn't before and it makes me realize how important it is for me to be a part of their routine.
I have read about the physical and mental health benefits of kids having a routine. There are many. I'm very happy to help make a routine for them. I try to do many things with them regularly and even daily. It seems to be working. The kids know what to do and what's expected. We've made it pretty structured. I've watched them grow and enjoy the routine.
I've become aware lately that I really appreciate this routine. Making a routine for them has become as much a part of my day as theirs. It compartmentalizes the parts of my day and gives me the ability to focus better on what's happening now. I look forward to the parts of my day that I get to share with Zahra, Yusuf, and Nooriya. Compartmentalizing the other parts of my day lets me truly be there more. That makes it even better.
I get routine in a way that I didn't before and it makes me realize how important it is for me to be a part of their routine.
