~The Daily Routine~

My niece and Josiah
Valdosta, Georgia
May 6, 2017 9:50am CST
Good morning! We all have our own daily routines-with or without children-here's my morning/early afternoon routine. Here is how mine usually goes. In the morning when I open my eyes it's usually because Josiah is crying for a bottle and diaper change-so that's what I do first. After that my second thought of the day is COFFEE! I get the pot of coffee on which seems to take forever to brew. Soon after that the older children wake up. I get breakfast ready for all of them and change Julian's diaper. Then soon after that we get school work started while the babies watch a movie. After school work Julian is usually ready for his nap. The older kids find something to do-watch a movie, go outside, etc... While the babies nap and the older ones are occupied that is when I do the chores and Mylot for a bit. There's my daily routine for the morning and early afternoon. =) The cuties in the picture are my niece Anna and my son Josiah
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@DianneN (247099)
• United States
6 May 17
Your photo is adorable! I feel for you, but then again, I only had two! That was work enough. I couldn't imagine having more. lol
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• Valdosta, Georgia
7 May 17
@DianneN Thank you! Thank God the older 3 are much older than the babies because they help more than anything else.
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@DianneN (247099)
• United States
8 May 17
@LovingMyBabies I'm sure they are a huge help to you!
@celticeagle (159227)
• Boise, Idaho
6 May 17
I never did home school my kids. Must be interesting to have them all a little different ages and all.
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@celticeagle (159227)
• Boise, Idaho
7 May 17
@LovingMyBabies .......That's fortunate.
• Valdosta, Georgia
7 May 17
@celticeagle It's not too bad. Their all close in age so schooling is close to the same level for all of them.
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@LeaPea2417 (36474)
• Toccoa, Georgia
6 May 17
I admire how you handle 5 young children.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
7 May 17
@Leapea2417 Aw thank you very much. =)
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@marlina (154166)
• Canada
6 May 17
Real cuties for sure.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
7 May 17
@marlina Thank you! :)
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
6 May 17
I have one but no children involved anymore. When do you get to use the bathroom?
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• Valdosta, Georgia
7 May 17
@andriaperry Lol in between all of that I use the bathroom very quickly!
7 May 17
@lovingmybabies oh my goodness!!! It has been years since I have been on mylot and I have thought about you. It is so good to come back to mylot and to have seen your post. I hope you and all your children are doing well. I will have to definitely read your other post and try to catch up on how your family is doing. I hope that if your still doing daycare in your home that it is going well for you and your family and that your financial hardships have passed.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
7 May 17
@katherinerose123 Aw thank you for your very kind words! What was your name here before? We are doing well, I have 5 children now. =) We are doing better since we moved to FL. I'm still babysitting and it's going well thank you!
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• Valdosta, Georgia
9 May 17
@katherinerose123 Oh I definitely remember you! Yes that was your name here. Glad I asked that because now I know who you are. =) I'm so glad your back here!
7 May 17
@LovingMyBabies my i think it was dominique25 last time. I'm so glad that you guys are doing better. Yeah the last time that I remember talking with you was right before mylot had decided to stop paying and i think a lot of decided to stop for a bit.
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• United States
7 May 17
You have a great routine down. I need to find a better way to get things done around here. At the moment the floor dotted with toys and books. It is difficult to get my Little Miss to pick up after herself. This is especially hard when she isn't feeling well. Forget about housework. I started a load of dishes a half hour ago and she wants snuggle time. Now she is after a bobber that she just spied. Can't convince her that it isn't a ball!
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• United States
9 May 17
@LovingMyBabies mine could have cared less if we went somewhere or not. It was always a challenge to get them to help me out. So, if someone came to visit and they mentioned that my floor looked like it could use a broom I would direct them to where it was stored. LOL.
• Valdosta, Georgia
9 May 17
@Elusivebutterfly Thank you! I have always made cleaning a game. When they got older and weren't interested in games anymore bribing became my best friend. Lol. Get the chores done and we will go somewhere special. With 5 kids whatever works is good with me!
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@Shellyann36 (11385)
• United States
8 May 17
Such a busy schedule! What a little cutie Josiah is!
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• Valdosta, Georgia
9 May 17
@Shellyann36 Yeah some days it gets hectic. Thank you! :)
@Tina30219 (81538)
• Onaway, Michigan
6 May 17
Nice picture she is cute he looks like he is saying mom get me away from this girl please lol. The first thing I do is turn on keurig then ggo potty then by that time it is ready to be brewed into my cup.
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@Tina30219 (81538)
• Onaway, Michigan
6 May 17
@LovingMyBabies It sure is.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
6 May 17
@Tina30219 Thanks! Lol, she loves the baby and always wants to help him. =) It's adorable!
@quantum2020 (12040)
• Ciudad De Mexico, Mexico
7 May 17
That is a good routine that you have. Mine is simple. I wake up and almost do the same things everyday, just to keep me focus
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@quantum2020 (12040)
• Ciudad De Mexico, Mexico
12 May 17
@LovingMyBabies That is good. Unchanging routines are very positive and effective
• Valdosta, Georgia
9 May 17
@quantum2020 Yeah we have the same basic routine each day as well.
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@Juliaacv (48446)
• Canada
6 May 17
You've got a really good routine down. That's a cute picture of your niece and Josiah.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
7 May 17
@Juliaacv Thanks it works well for us! Thank you. =)
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@Juliaacv (48446)
• Canada
7 May 17
@LovingMyBabies You're welcome!
@MALUSE (69413)
• Germany
7 May 17
You must be well organised to run such a big household.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
9 May 17
@MALUSE Thanks I'm not sure that I am but I am laid back with most things which definitely helps in the patience department.
@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
6 May 17
Good routine.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
6 May 17
@Courtlynn Thanks it works for us. =)
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
6 May 17
@LovingMyBabies thats all that matters
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@Happy2BeMe (99392)
• Canada
6 May 17
What an adorable picture. They are precious. You have a very busy day every day. Makes me feel exhausted reading it.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
7 May 17
@Happy2beme Thank you! Lol it's busy but good too. =)
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@Happy2BeMe (99392)
• Canada
7 May 17
@LovingMyBabies yes for sure. You are great at managing your time and getting everything done.
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@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
7 May 17
My goodness evem Josiah is grpwingso fast cute kids ffpr sure
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• Valdosta, Georgia
9 May 17
@Hatley Yes he is. Thank you! =)
@allknowing (130064)
• India
7 May 17
That's a hectic routine.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
7 May 17
@allknowing It works for us and it's not bad because we are used to it. =)
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@sjvg1976 (41131)
• Delhi, India
7 May 17
It's not easy to handle 5 kids. My routine starts with getting ready for the work. And sometimes preparing kids to go to school when I have to work in B shift.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
9 May 17
@sjvg1976 It's not that hard actually. =)
@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
7 May 17
Always a busy day for you there @LovingMyBabies They both look happy!
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• Valdosta, Georgia
7 May 17
@PatZAnthony Thank you! =)
@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
6 May 17
What a sweet photo. I can see that you need a routine with 5 children.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
7 May 17
@jabouk Thank you! :) Yes most definitely.
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• Manahawkin, New Jersey
7 May 17
Beautiful kids! Great routine! When do you run errands? Just curious
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• Valdosta, Georgia
7 May 17
@simpleliving3251120 Thank you! I don't do errands because I don't drive so we wait until my husband gets home from work to go shopping and such. =)