Time flies...

...when you over sleep!

So this morning, I over slept.

I do it about once a year (maybe twice), and I panic. I have a weird thing about getting the kids to school on time. It's more for me than them, I think. I want my peaceful day to start as early as possible.

Normally, I wake the boys up at 6am. I rolled over and the light from the window wasn't right. Instant panic mode; engaged! I pick up my phone (which is also my alarm)then realize that when the charger went wonky, the battery died and left my phone charging off. My alarm doesn't go off when the phone isn't on.

Huh.

Go figure.

So I bolt out of bed, before I even know what time it actually is, and go hauling ass next door the boys' room. "Wake up! I over slept! It's 7:05!"

Much to my surprise, they both pop right out of bed, quickly get dressed, and grab some breakfast to go. I drop Braedyn at the bus stop, come back home, and see Kolton walking (he would have been on time either way). I offer him a ride. He gratefully accepts.

We were out the door in a record ten minutes.

TEN MINUTES!

When I wake them up on time and they have an hour before they have to leave for school, they can't seem to get their shit together. Wake them up 5 minutes after they normally leave, in a complete and utter panic, and they're up and out the door. No arguments. No "He's wearing my favorite shirt." No "There's nothing for breakfast."

I'm also wide awake and in a good mood! I'm not even mad.

Early bird might get the worm, but the late mom gets the peace of mind.

~Kim