tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post8262402841173035422..comments2024-03-19T19:33:25.643+10:00Comments on A Tray of Bliss: Motherly Advice...the importance of routine...Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-58364961499459258572018-07-28T11:31:41.699+10:002018-07-28T11:31:41.699+10:00Dear Lynette, I think routine is important at any ...Dear Lynette, I think routine is important at any stage of life. I know you've had some changes in recent years, and it takes time to adapt. But you'll get there...Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-71426678170588609382018-07-28T11:31:00.965+10:002018-07-28T11:31:00.965+10:00Dear Jen, yes you need a routine for YOU too. So m...Dear Jen, yes you need a routine for YOU too. So many think it's about having a routine for the kids. But a routine makes EVERYONES life easier. Well done you. Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-34139253353300412162018-07-28T11:30:17.204+10:002018-07-28T11:30:17.204+10:00Dear Jane...yes as I said to Maria, the advantage ...Dear Jane...yes as I said to Maria, the advantage of a routine as such, is that it becomes automatic. That's the ideal :) Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-31924322777703525232018-07-28T11:29:36.643+10:002018-07-28T11:29:36.643+10:00Dear Maria, I just find it makes such a difference...Dear Maria, I just find it makes such a difference to have a routine in place. Even if it's a tough day, you can sort of auto pilot through it! I'm glad you find encouragement here. Love, Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-8539972826274135422017-06-14T12:18:42.165+10:002017-06-14T12:18:42.165+10:00Mimi thank you for the reminder of just how much b...Mimi thank you for the reminder of just how much better life is with a routine. I have had several over the years but the last 5+ years since we moved to Queensland I haven't been able to get into a routine at all.<br /><br />That changes the first week of next month - my husband has a permanent, full time job that will have him going back to working in an office environment. I will be 'home alone' so will be able to get a routine happening once again.<br /><br />Currently my husband works from home which means that he works his own hours and does his own thing. This has been good at times but I was not ready for him to be under my feet all of the time. You would think that it would change his life but apart from not having to wear business attire and not have to leave the house to get to work nothing has changed for him. It impacted me, a lot. So rather than trying to fight a losing battle I have just gone with the flow. <br /><br />By the first week in July I should, hopefully, be seeing that the new medication that I am on is starting to work so lots to look forward to.<br /><br />I have been testing new recipes while we have waited for this 'phone call. Still have more to test one being a gluten free sour dough recipe that I came across on pinterest. Being able to spend time in the kitchen without getting interrupted is something that I am looking forward to.<br /><br />Lynette<br />XXXXXAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-89545333083164196272017-06-14T09:30:42.560+10:002017-06-14T09:30:42.560+10:00Jane - I love that Bluey could rattle off your rou...Jane - I love that Bluey could rattle off your routine to you . Last night our eldest son who is staying over, asked me why I had a list of basic jobs in my diary (whilst chuckling , I might add) and I replied it keeps me motivated and on task AND your dad recently said he's now doing a list, after seeing mine for years. Takes awhile for these men to catch on 😉 Love Maria xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-7144020204434122952017-06-13T23:23:54.129+10:002017-06-13T23:23:54.129+10:00Mimi, your preparation in the morning for the rest...Mimi, your preparation in the morning for the rest of your day is brilliant. Mornings in my house are often frantic and fairly unenjoyable, it's something I really need to plan for. <br /><br /> I've just this last week realised that I haven't really established a new routine in our new home. I definitely have things that I do every day, like school and kindy drop offs and pick ups, sports practices etc, but I haven't worked out my own routine properly. Where we used to live I had a set day each fortnight that I would do our grocery shopping, but here I am put off doing a big shop because the supermarket is more expensive. Which means I make far more trips which is silly. At one time I had set baking days, whereas I have just been baking when we need a top up, and some days I really don't feel like it! Because we live rurally, it takes longer to go places, so it's important for me to combine errands so I'm not constantly in my car. <br /><br />When we moved everyone said it would take at least a year to settle in to our new area, but I'd only really thought about the meeting people side of it. I suppose I just expected the household side of things would run the same as it had in our old home, but it hasn't been as smooth as that. <br /><br />This morning I wrote a new budget for the second half of the year, I have a list of Christmas presents I plan to make, baked enough to last the week, and fixed the toilet roll holder lol, so I'm feeling like this week is a good opportunity to write down what I want my days and week to look like. Thanks for the inspiration Mimi! <br /><br />Jen in NZJennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-77712133883789843742017-06-13T09:19:34.131+10:002017-06-13T09:19:34.131+10:00When I read this post yesterday I thought it wasn&...When I read this post yesterday I thought it wasn't for me as I no longer really have a routine. I mentioned a few of your thoughts to Bluey. He looked at me and told me that I most definitely do have a routine, and then he started listing it all off. It really is basic stuff but according to him I do it in this order at least 5 days out of 7.<br />Get up, dress, make the bed, put on a load of washing(Wednesday towels, Thursday sheets) put dishes away, have breakfast whilst looking on the computer, sweep and mop the floors, have coffee, hang out washing, hide in the craft room and emerge for lunch. <br />Now this was Bluey's description of my day. I guess I do all this and I guess it is routine but I just do it. It's not a necessity. So even the most mundane of lives has routine. See above.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06964345893499561504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-52600595687282945582017-06-12T20:40:19.407+10:002017-06-12T20:40:19.407+10:00Dear Mimi,Im a routine & lists girl too :-)
Es...Dear Mimi,Im a routine & lists girl too :-)<br />Especially needed at the moment as our eldest son is staying a few days,while he settles into a new job and country ,and 2 of our grandchildren are also staying , so Im back into lunches and kindy/school drops offs.<br />Your Goat's milk soap looks divine and such a good idea with the blanket for your daughter's bed , I bet she's thrilled.<br />I meant to comment on your two posts previous to this one ,just having a busy spell here,but I have read them and wanted to say thankyou for encouragement and advice, with love Maria xxx Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com