New Routine

I have had to make some major adjustments in my routine the past couple of weeks. At the same time that Mike moved to 1st shift my Bible study started, as well as my step aerobics class (which meets twice a week). I found myself struggling (and failing) to get everything done that I needed to each day. Mike would be ready to go to bed at 10:00 (or before) and I still had tons to do. All of the sudden I didn't have time to work on my Bible study, exercise, clean, etc. I felt crazed, unorganized, constantly rushed and out of control. Don't get me wrong, I love having Mike home in the evenings--it has been wonderful. It's just that it threw my schedule for a loop.

I finally resigned myself to the fact that I was going to have to bite the bullet and get up earlier. So, I've been getting up when Mike does (more than two hours earlier than I used to). Did you know that 5 & 6:00 come twice a day? I work out for about an hour (on days I don't have aerobics), have my quiet time and work on my Bible study, eat breakfast, shower and get ready for work, make the bed and do any other straightening up that needs it. I also get supper all put together for that night. For example, tonight we're having tacos. The meat is already browned, all the veggies are chopped and the cheese is shredded. This way we have plenty of time to eat a good supper and relax before I have to dash off to aerobics or praise band practice or we have to leave for church or something. By getting up early I am also ready to go to bed at the same time he is.

So far it has been working out great. I have time to get everything done that I need to and spend time with my husband in the evenings. We go for walks and bike rides, watch movies, work on the house, go grocery shopping, etc. It’s really nice to be a real married couple again.