A Few Well Planned Steps In The Evening

Have it become a nightly habit.Wash all of the dishes. It’s all been taken care of. It must be in our genes because even among the members of our extended family we all tend to read the newspaper, books, do paperwork and what have you at the dining table.Do you have children? Have them help you put away their things if their small. Taking care of the kitchen will alleviate about half of your morning chaos.Sweep and mop up any spills on the floor.Get your clothes out for tomorrow. Corralling the papers, wiping up food spills, and setting the chairs in.At the top of your list should be the kitchen. So cleaning off the dining table is on my evening list of to-do’s each night.Straighten up the other areas of your home that get a good workout during the day. Run the dishwasher if necessary and clear off and wipe down the counters and stove. Help mommy and daddy put away the toys. Our little toddler is 2 as of this writing and we do this with her each night. No rushing to find things, look for an outfit, find a clean dish, or a clean spot to eat off on the dining table. There is no research to back up this claim but it’s true enough in my home.These are just a few items and take no time at all to accomplish but having them done brings great benefits in the way of a calmer morning. It will most likely be the first room beyond your bathroom that you visit in the am and should be the main room you put to rights before heading for bed.A few well planned steps in the evening when you’re getting ready to turn it in for the night can make the difference between chaos and calm come the morning hours.In our home we make good use of the dining table. If you’re feeling extra motivated set your breakfast preparations such as cold cereal, the bowls and cups you will use and the utensils out. The family room, bathroom. Five minutes to pick up toys, papers, clothing. Put it where it belongs. Write up a small to-do list for the next day. She seems to enjoy it. If you have little ones get theirs out too. Go figure.. It’s simple enough but if I neglect it I tend to be irritated.