A Day at Home

I thought it would be fun to chronicle what a typical day looks like at our house these days.

Fridays, I work in the morning, but every other day of the week begins with Jeff and I waiting until the girls get us out of bed, anywhere between 730 and 930. We require pottying, clothes and breakfast before the TV goes on, and leave it off altogether when we can. Alisa takes her nap right about lunchtime everyday, and has finally gotten to the point where she is often happy to go and sleep.
Amie usually gets some one on one play time, or gets creative on her own while mom makes lunch gets something done. Dad gets ready for work and leaves after lunch time.
When Lisie wakes up, we'll go to a park, or we often head to Discovery Gateway while dad's away - we have a membership and it's one of the girls' favorite places. We might even ride the Trax to get there, another little girl favorite.
After coming home, we have dinner - often a series of snacks with two toddlers, probably watch a movie, then clean up the toys before we start the rest of bedtime. Our bedtime routine sometimes starts with a bath, then jammies. Brushing teeth (we have to get really creative to make this happen!) is followed by story time - each girl gets to pick out one book, or more if they've been especially good. We say prayers (even Lisie!) and then do singing. We have a main lullaby we have sung to them every night since before they were born, but lately Amelie has been picking out other songs to sing before bed, too. Faves are Twinkle Twinkle, Old MacDonald, Row Row Row Your Boat, or other Nursery songs. After or during singing, we do tucks, where we have to tuck-a-feet, and kisses. We have to leave the door open, too. Amie will ask for something every night (drink, food, potty, book, flashlight, tucks,) but she is getting better - only one request last night.
After kid bedtime, anytime from 8:30-9:30 while we're still adjusting to Daylight Savings,) mom cleans some more, gets things ready for tomorrow, reads and texts dad. Dad comes home at midnight, usually winding down with a video game or show.

Variances from this schedule are Sundays, where we spend the evening with family, Tuesday mornings we go to Amelie's dance class, Wednesday nights I go to Mutual, and when dad's off, we spend lots of great lazy time together. I'm trying to enjoy that, as life has been picking up speed.