Breakfast Favorites

Sitting here just thinking about everyone's favorite breakfast. Like my oldest, Denyce she loves my home style potatoes and a side of scrambled eggs with chorizo! Then there's Briana who is all about the oven fresh biscuits with strawberry jelly and a side of homestyle potatoes and scrambled eggs. Elijah loves his animal waffles that I prepare for him at home with a little bit of syrup. He doesn't know it but I always add honey, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and milk.Last but not least is my baby boy Ian who loves loves loves oatmeal! ❤ That boy can eat three bowls if I let him.

Endless Laundry

One thing I pride myself in may seem nerdy or small but its my laundry turn around time. If it's dirty-chances are you'll get it back clean within less than 12 hours. I love the feeling that I get when I lean in to see my laundry basket completely empty!! Yessss Victory! 😂 I never thought as a teen this would bring so much joy #parenting. One routine that works for me is after bath time I gather all the days dirty colored clothes and put the in the washer. When everyone is done with their showers/baths, I start washing. By the time all kids are in pjs, teeth have been brushed, stories have been read, hair has been detangled and braided- its time to load the clothes into the dryer. I normally was whites every other day, towels every few days but colors every.single.day #bigfamilyproblems

Back to School 2015-2016

This year my oldest baby girl went into 8th grade,  my youngest princess went into 1st grade, my oldest son started prek and my toddler stared preschool. Leaving only Aaron at home with momma bear.

Can I just say how much I love uniforms? Briana is the only one that wears them and it makes my morning routine so much easier. This year I started buying her uniforms close to the end of the school year at Kohls. I was able to get 5 pieces for $7 bucks! Next I shopped for kids shoes and backpacks which I was able to score some amazing deals too. By the time July rolled around I already have school supplies, shoes, backpacks and uniforms out of the way. The only one that needed attention to detail was my oldest Denyce. She wanted to pick out her own kicks and backpack.

Now that the kids are getting a little older, Briana is using her alarm to wake up and I leave her uniform out the previous night making it easier for her to change by herself in the mornings. Same thing goes for my Eli, I normally put his clothes in front of him and he does the rest while I prepare lunch for Ian. This year I hit up 4 different schools during my commute. Luckily I share carpool duties with some friends which means one less school to worry about. One thing I have noticed is the first day I am filled with excitement and worry. Worry in the aspect of having to drop them off and pick them up on time to four different schools within a similar time frame. But usually by the second day I find my stride. I figure what time is best to leave my house, where to park, and that sort of thing. Making me filled with inner peace knowing they'll all make it with plenty of time, they had breakfast and their backpacks have everything they need.

Lately my Nyce has been opting for a breakfast smoothie. Her favorite is banana peanut butter chocolate milkshake that I've been making for her since she was 3. I also sneak in a little bit of raw honey, a dash of cinnamon, 2 whole bananas, almond milk, a dollop of peanut butter and a teaspoon of cocoa powder.

Even with all the night planning, it can still get a little crazy. Even still I love having the privilege in taking and picking up my little monkeys to and from school. ❤