Ryder's FIRST Routine

Our life style has never really allowed for much routine... Ever. Between becoming new parents, continuing education, random jobs, dogs, family activities, trying to achieve a social life without much assistance from family (for babysitting) and of course BASKETBALL! We've been on the go-go-go since before Ryder was even here. 


When bed time was a 3 and a half year running battle royal we decided a routine could be the answer to my prayers. Brandon would usually be working from home so bed time see how long mommy can take my complete meltdown time was on me a lot. As soon as I found out I was pregnant it was just on my mind. This can not be what happens with TWO of them at once. I will surely lose my sanity what's left of my sanity.

I made a routine using word and clip art it had. I'm considering doing one with pictures of Ryder actually completing the tasks because he's so vain, I think they all are. but It's so cute because he has it memorized and doesn't need to look at the sheet any more, he even added something to our routine that I had forgotten.

This is the routine:

• BATH (which every other day consists of actual bathing)

• TEETH & FLOSS

• PAJAMAS

• BOOK

• BED

• GOODNIGHT KISS & GOODNIGHT HUG

All of the listed items total to about an hour of time (this kid loves bath time) and then he's in bed and asleep within 15-25 minutes. 

It is the most amazing thing in the world to not have a struggle. He can have anyone do it too! It was me for the first week but then Brandon's been lending a hand so I could just rest since I've been so tired (have I mentioned how EXHAUSTING growing a child is, I can't wait for this phase to pass).