Wanted: Good Routine
I left work at 5 tonight. I had the kitchen cleaned up by 7. Then played with Nolan, emailed mother, and did some data organization before jogging till 10. It was a glorious evening.
Over the last two weeks I haven’t arrived home till 7, which can push back relaxation until 8:30, at best. We have all been heading to bed at midnight when Nolan decides he is done with the day. That late night makes it very difficult to get up at 6 to exercise while staying alert throughout the day.
I’ve felt lethargic and fat lately. I have only ran a few times since Fall and tonight I decided to make time for running at 9 o’clock, just like I did in Carbondale 3 years ago. It is a great time to run, especially in the South. On off nights I plan to walk with “the family.” (I love saying that.)
Beth & I feel like we’re getting into a routine, even with its common hiccups. We know that we can’t plan perfectly around Nolan but we’re identifying chunks of time we can allocate for ourselves. I’m proud to share that have Beth & I made a point to make time for ourselves. Shopping or biking for a few hours is a necessary getaway even with him. I think my MWF 9-10 chunk will fit in nicely with his routine.
I mentioned hiccups. He is usually sleeping when I leave for work after 8. Last week he was up early at 6:30 so I got to spend some time before work with him. It was almost perfect but he squealed as I was in the shower so Beth got up anyway.
