Tiny or odd things that make your morning better

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I have alarms going off every five minutes to keep track of time. If I'm wasting time, sometimes I'll set a mini goal like get dressed and brush teeth before the next timer. (Not a morning person, but this helps)

If you were my spouse your phone would end up outside in the snow.

My spouse starts super early and is long gone before my alarms start. 🙂

[Anonymous]

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1) I set the breakfast table the night before
2) Sometimes I cut up fruit that I'm going to serve for breakfast the night before

Little things like this make me realize that other people are leading very different lives from me...

+1000

Setting the breakfast table?! What does that even entail? We eat breakfast together every morning but people’s utensils depend on what they’re having. If I put forks out but my daughter ends up with yogurt, she needs a spoon. If I put spoons out but my husband makes scrambled eggs, he needs a fork. If I put anything out but I make a breakfast burrito then that was a waste.

The people who thrive on a strict daily routine find it easier to organize their lives. My parents set the breakfast table, because they always eat the same thing. They have hyper regulated and incredibly boring lives in which they always do the same thing every day. We don't. I won't sacrifice my breakfast whims for the ease of not having to think about breakfast, just like I won't ever wear a uniform - I'd rather spend more time picking out an outfit that makes me happy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:orgasm

DH or “wake and shake” ?

[Anonymous]

We do "closing duties" in my house and it makes mornings smooth or even, dare I say, enjoyable.

Closing duties are done each night without exception and generally include:

-Wash any dishes in the sink. Sink MUST be empty
-Gather any cups, etc. and get them in the dishwasher
-Start dishwasher
-Clear clutter off of the main kitchen counter
-Spray and wipe the kitchen counters
-Assemble packed lunches
-Make overnight oats
-Set coffee maker
-Ensure any clothes that were in the washer make it to the dryer

The whole thing takes maybe 20-30 minutes, usually less because rarely is one person doing everything.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
1) I set the breakfast table the night before
2) Sometimes I cut up fruit that I'm going to serve for breakfast the night before

Little things like this make me realize that other people are leading very different lives from me...

+1000

Setting the breakfast table?! What does that even entail? We eat breakfast together every morning but people’s utensils depend on what they’re having. If I put forks out but my daughter ends up with yogurt, she needs a spoon. If I put spoons out but my husband makes scrambled eggs, he needs a fork. If I put anything out but I make a breakfast burrito then that was a waste.

The people who thrive on a strict daily routine find it easier to organize their lives. My parents set the breakfast table, because they always eat the same thing. They have hyper regulated and incredibly boring lives in which they always do the same thing every day. We don't. I won't sacrifice my breakfast whims for the ease of not having to think about breakfast, just like I won't ever wear a uniform - I'd rather spend more time picking out an outfit that makes me happy.

Ok? Good for you. No one is telling you what to do, they’re sharing things that make their own mornings easier or happier.

Also the Eldercare forum and Family Relationships are about 70% dedicated to hating your parents so you might really enjoy it over there.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:orgasm

DH or “wake and shake” ?

Solo. It's easier. More satisfying.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:nothing, mornings are always great. best time of the day.

I’m with you. I guess I’m a morning person. I usually feel pretty good in the morning. I just slept, so I’m not tired. The house is quiet.

At night I just want to go to bed. The idea of staying up late to make lunches and cut fruit sounds terrible.

[Anonymous]

Not a little thing, but I changed my work start time to later so I can be fully present with the kids until they are out the door. Then I start getting myself ready after that. It’s too stressful to try to get kids and yourself ready at the same time. I also sometimes have time to exercise post-kids, pre-work.

[Anonymous]

Meditate for 20 minutes while I sip my first two cups of coffee. Next look at and update my to do list. If I do these things before I look at my phone/ messages/email/morning news headlines my day unfolds much more harmoniously and with flow.

[Anonymous]

My DH sleeps nudes and makes coffee in the nude and I like to remark on how cold it is.

[Anonymous]

I'm out the door before anyone else in the house is even out of bed. Makes for a peaceful morning!

[Anonymous]

Love my quiet mornings. Dishes need to be done night before and trash taken out. Just can’t stand yesterday’s trash in the kitchen garbage. Bonus if all I have to do is push the button to start the coffee.

Then if I can get my kid out the door and to school on time … what a start to the day!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We do "closing duties" in my house and it makes mornings smooth or even, dare I say, enjoyable.

Closing duties are done each night without exception and generally include:

-Wash any dishes in the sink. Sink MUST be empty
-Gather any cups, etc. and get them in the dishwasher
-Start dishwasher
-Clear clutter off of the main kitchen counter
-Spray and wipe the kitchen counters
-Assemble packed lunches
-Make overnight oats
-Set coffee maker
-Ensure any clothes that were in the washer make it to the dryer

The whole thing takes maybe 20-30 minutes, usually less because rarely is one person doing everything.

I definitely think I would do all of this if I worked.

[Anonymous]

I get up an hour before everyone else and I so enjoy that quiet time to myself. Make a hot breakfast, watch a little tv. Very relaxing way to start the day.

[Anonymous]

A good (clean release) bowel movement, fresh squeezed orange juice and no meetings before 10am.