Well, at least in my house they do!
I’m not sure what has happened to us, but suddenly we are having a much harder time getting going in the mornings. We’ve had a few of those “run out the door as the bus is pulling up” kind of mornings and decided things needed to change.
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| Yes, that lump under the covers is LJ! |
My son, who used to wake up at the crack of dawn, is now sleeping in. (He’s also eating a ton, so I suspect he is hitting another growth spurt. He’s going to be wearing Jay’s clothes before to long!)
And now that we’ve added another member to the family, his needs have to be taken care of as well.
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| He looks all sweet and serene, but he has a LOT of energy and needs frequent walks. |
Finding ways to streamline the morning process became an absolute necessity, so here’s what we’re doing:
Making breakfast as easy as possible.
This means washing and cutting up fruit the night before so all I have to do is scoop it on the plates. It also means finding quick and satisfying meals that LJ will actually eat. Did I mention he is about the pickiest eater I have met? Thank goodness for Tyson Breakfast Bowls – they heat up in seconds, keep my growing boy full until lunch, and (most importantly) he LIKES them!!
Doing as much as we can the night before. (And teaching him the same habit – hopefully.)
We are making sure that, before LJ goes to bed at night, his backpack is packed with his homework and anything else he might need, his clothes for the next day are picked out, and he has already made a decision about what he would like for lunch.
Showering the night before. Not only does this save time in the morning (minus the time needed to tame the bedhead hair), but it helps his allergies by making sure all of the pollen is off of his hair before climbing into bed.
None of this has magically turned us into morning people, but at least the mornings are a little less stressful and go a little more smoothly!
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Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
It’s chaotic enough in the morning, so having a quick breakfast like that is perfect.
That Bald Chick says
He’s so cute. Mornings are rough around here, too!
Theresa says
Those look super yummy!
Toni Patton says
Those look like they would make breakfast time so much easier.
Kathleen says
Yum! They look good and I am sure my boys would like them.
Rachel @ Following In My Shoes says
I haven’t tried those yet — glad they are making your mornings a little smoother!
Tricia Nightowlmama says
these just look so little bite sized mornings
Maureen Fitzgerald says
They do look on the small side, but with the egg and bacon plus the bread bowl part, they are pretty filling. Both LJ and I only need one (with a side of fruit) to make a pretty hearty breakfast.
Jen@BigBinder says
They are perfect for making mornings go more smoothly!! We try and do that too, backpacks packed, clothes laid out – mixed success over here but we keep trying 🙂
HilLesha says
Adorable dog and kid! =)
Canadian Mom Blogger says
Great suggestions to make the morning run smoothly.
Courtney says
Must try this!
Marcie W. says
Your son is so cute and I would love these as a late night snack too.
Laurie says
This looks good
Amy says
So adorable!! Love tyson
Emily @FamilyNLifeLV says
Love the picture of the doggy and the kid!! Too cute! Those look pretty yummy!
Karen says
Our mornings are always hectic.
Tammy says
When school starts, it is so easy to get the kids up in the morning. Then, as the year goes on, it gets harder. At this point of the year, I have to start getting them up a little earlier in order to get them out the door on time.
Jennifer (Double Duty Mommy) says
awww love the sleepy puppy. I still haven’t found these sandwiches at my store 🙁 makes me really sad because I want to try them
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
I loath mornings!
Debra Pearlstein says
These look very good and convenient.
Amy F says
OK, I seriously never thought of taking a shower at night to help with allergies. You learn something new every day! (I also must find the bacon! Sausage is great, but I must have the bacon!)
Lolo @ Crazy About My Baybah says
Those look like a great quick breakfast!
Apryl @ Christian Clippers says
Those look so good! We’re always looking for a quick and tasty breakfast!
Toni Patton says
Hopefully things are still running smoothly 🙂
Mama B says
I’m all for things making mornings run smoother!