Since my DS was a few weeks old we've had a pretty solid bedtime routine which for the most part has worked well for us. At times I've considered / tried implementing a morning routine which (in theory) involves me getting up and organised a wee bit ahead of her, then waking her at a consistent time and getting her fed washed, dressed etc in a reasonably consistent fashion. I've never properly done this though for various reasons - mainly because I'm not a morning person and she often wakes much earlier than I'd like or could cope with getting up before her. Generally if there's a chance she'll sleep on longer, we let her lie as long as possible. But she's 2.5 and mornings are a real dither. Regardless of when we get up we often end up pottering around too long while I slowlt wind myself up for the day. In the meantime she's a faff with her breakfast, and fights me over every little step of getting washed, dressed, fed etc. It's driving me nuts!
I went back to work for a few months during which hubby did the mornings. He still had battles with her but things seemed to run more smoothly overall as he had a routine with her.
So thinking I now need to do same. Just loathe to get up any earlier than I have to. For those who have done it, does a consistent wake up time matter, or is it more about what you do once you're up? Do you find it reduces battles over the little tasks of the day they don't want to do and would rather play? Any words of encouragement appreciated!