This makes all the difference to my day as a SAHM

[NewDKmum]

OK, so maybe not rocket science, but anyway, here goes:

Being a SAHM full time with dd1(4) and dd2(2.6) I have found that there is an amazing difference in how our days go - some seem to fly by, everyone is happy etc, whereas others we will all be grumpy and I will be counting the minutes till bed time. (The same went for weekends when I was a WOHM).

I have found that this makes a massive difference in turning most days into thoroughly pleasant ones:

When dd's wake up I greet them very positively and we cuddle a lot, tickle, laugh etc. Then they get to decide what to play for around an hour - I just go along with it and get involved in whatever they want to do. And then breakfast.

At this point dd's seem so content with having had attention (and food) that they happily continue playing while I shower and do stuff and they are in a much better mood for the rest of the day, regardless of what we choose to do.

So as I said, not rocket science, but a tip I would have found useful

hi Newdkmum

this is interesting - have only just realised this myself, was previously keen to get breakfast over and done with and get dressed etc but dd was often reluctant and not wanting anything. So last few days have played for a while first then offered breakfast and hey presto she eats without a fuss.

it is a useful tip. Glad you are having good days!

That's really good to know - I'm expecting DS2 any day now and DS1 is 2.7 years. Often I feel guilty letting him just bugger about play with his toys in his bedroom for an extra half an hour in the morning while I oil my enormous bump up with potions and lotions, but he does seem to enjoy it.

I'll do some experimenting over the next few days and if I find it works as well as you say it'll be brilliant to put into practice when I'm feeding baby first thing in the morning.

Thank you for sharing it. I hope it works for us too!

Good post NewDKmum - thanks