Late for work!

One of my favorite phrases from others, when learning that I have a daycare in my home is, “You’ll never be late for work!” Of course, I smile and say that is somewhat true! But really, it isn’t true. I can be late and when that happens, I just cringe!! I hate being late for my kiddo’s!                  

Now, please keep in mind, these are my own convictions, and I am not judging others who also have daycare homes! I just have certain things I feel we owe to the parents, to the kids and to our peers who are trying to get society to view our career choice as a legit, respectable business!

My must do, not be late, be prepared list is not that crazy!

Get up, get ready, smile and greet those kids as if you waited by that door all night! Now, when I did this in my twenty’s, this all took place 15 minutes before the kids arrived. Well, not everything…. I changed clothes and brushed my hair!

As I matured and gained experience, I realized I owed more to these little people in my life! I also learned I owed it to myself to give ME time to start the day right! Now I am up 2 hours before my first child arrives. It is so much better than that extra sleep (that we could tack on before bed!)

I go to the gym, I shower, I eat breakfast and most of all, brush my teeth! Kids will tell you if you don’t brush your teeth! Kids will know if you ate a candy bar for breakfast! If I don’t do these things, I am late for work!

Now I know there are some of you that are saying this is not happening for you, Mom’s included! But I challenge you to give it a try! You will enjoy your day so much more! You will enjoy your kids so much more! And others who love you will like you so much more! 

Here’s to being on time for yourself and those you love!

Teri