How do you manage to get ready in the morning??

[redmimi]

Starting to wonder if I'm expecting too much to have a shower and put a bit of make up on in the morning.

Dd is just 3 and ds 17 months and it seems impossible to look and feel anything but a dogs dinner most days. Getting a bit fed up of it. I'm not really vain but especially on work days when I have meetings I'd just like to feel nicer.

Ds sleep is so unpredictable that whatever time I set my alarm he scuppers my plans. I have tried showering in the evening but feel a bit of a scruff the next day and have horrible hair that needs washing.

More often or not I have a shower with ds emptying the bin, trying to get in the toilet etc...then have to try and dry my hair with ds sat on knee or screaming.

Dh often leaves at 6 so can't help but even if he is around always manages a peaceful shower.

I know there are much worse problems but has anyone got any tips or is this just how it is when you're a Mum? Feeling really frustrated. Thanks.

Thanks so much for replies, just had chance to have a read and definitely picked up some tips! Interesting there seems to be camps with regard to getting ready in the morning but also pleased to hear I'm not just making a hash of it! Both dc had a lie in this morning so I managed to shower, wash hair, get dressed, bit of make up and best of all a cup of tea in peace. It might seem silly to some but it sets the mood for the day and I feel so much better. Also trying to accept that some days I will feel a bit of scruff.

Two camps that should have said.