Life with a four-year-old and a two-year-old has gotten very hectic lately.
With a busy daily schedule, I’ve been trying to incorporate a calming wind-down routine in the evenings that is relaxing and transitions the kids to a quieter mode in preparation for bedtime. I’ve learned that our evening routine is much easier if we allow for transition time, which includes turning off the television and all media, picking up the toys, preparing for bathtime, storytime, prayer, and finally, the bed.
I wish it went as smoothly as that sentence I just typed. [Read more…]