January 5, 2010

Day 5, 360 days to go

Routine

I took 5 pictures today and as I looked at them, I thought about what they all have in common: routine. I have come to the realization that I like my routines. I used to think that routines were boring, but now I am very comfortable in mine and that makes me feel safe. As I stop to think about how many routines I have, it makes me realize how much I hate to break my routines. I take showers a certain way, sleep with my pillows a certain way, do laundry a certain way, run my classes a certain way, get ready for bed a certain way, get ready for work a certain way, pack the girls' daycare bag a certain way... the list goes on and on. When something interrupts my routine, I balk. For example, Michael suggested that we switch sides of the bed a few weeks ago. I freaked out! Logically, there is no reason why I should have any problem changing sides. But that interrupts a routine that I've had for years and years... even through the last 3 moves. I mean, no matter where our bed was, I slept on my side. That's my side and part of my routine and I might not be able to sleep well on the other side. That sounds terribly juvenile, but it's how I feel. I am happy to report that for now, my side is safe.

My evening routine is getting a makeover. I do not like this, but it is necessary since my girls are getting older and their needs are changing. I used to bathe them every other day - Scout one night and Dylan the next. Scout's bath was upstairs in the bathroom and Dylan's was in the sink in the kitchen. This is no longer happening since both are mobile, Dylan now takes a bath in the bathtub, and Michael is going to be starting after school rehearsals again. The obvious solution is to still bathe them every other night - but in the tub together. I did this tonight and realized how much it is going to change my evening routine. The order of meals, nursing, playtime, and bedtime has been thrown for a loop. I learned a few things to try next time (Thursday night) and I am hoping things will go smoother for us if I make these adjustments. But the fact of the matter is, I hate this change. I am sure it will become routine for me in time and I will not want to change it again, but for now, mommy is not feeling comfortable or safe with the routine.

And now, the POD
The other pictures that I took were of the projection screen in my classroom


and a couple of pictures of what all I had to do to get ready for the double bath (please excuse the mess)



and one more of the girls in the tub.
And now for my blogging routine. Preview the blog, change a few things, post it, and then go check facebook. I'm not sure why facebook must come after blogger, but it must.