Drama day 3: Back to the grind

 


After the New Year’s Day, we are back to the grind of school runs, work deadlines, and bedtime battles.. 

5:00 AM - Me Time:
My alarm goes off, and it’s time to seize the day. I’ve learned the importance of prioritizing myself first thing in the morning, irrespective of what day of the year it is. It’s my sacred hour for self-care. I start with meditation to ground my thoughts and give me time to properly wake up, followed by stretching and some yoga to boost my energy. Then, it’s time for my favorite ritual: savoring a warm cup of coffee while  planning the day ahead. I try to set the outline for my daily blog post during this time as well. Once that's taken care of its time for breakfast and meal preparation, setting the tone for a productive day.

7:00 AM - The Kids Wake Up:
With my kids awake, it’s a whirlwind of activity. I prep meals, help my older one get ready for school, and manage my little one’s needs. School runs are taken care of by my husband, ensuring my 7-year-old starts his day on time. This works out well since my husband also to leave for work at around the same time.

8:00 AM - Clocking In to Work:
Once the school drop-off is done, I transition into work mode. As a full-time work-from-home professional, I’ve crafted a routine that allows me to juggle deadlines and family needs but at the same time is fluid enough to accommodate any last minute change of plans. I’m grateful to have a nanny who comes in at around this time and plays with my toddler during the day. She helps to keep him engaged in play but I make sure that I take care of bathing, feeding, and putting him down to sleep myself.

10:00 AM - 15 Mins Snack Break:
This is a shared moment for my 2-year-old and me. A quick, healthy snack energizes us both. Afterward, I’m back at my desk while he engages in playtime in our backyard with the nanny.

01:00 PM - Lunch Hour:
My toddler and I sit down together for a balanced meal. We eat together but screen time at the moment is unavoidable. It helps to keep him engaged while we both finish our meals. This is followed by a short break for both of us to engage in some pretend play before diving back into work.

2:00 PM - Nap Time for the Little One:
Around this time my elder one is back from school and its time for his lunch. I have a rocking chair in the living room which I use to put my little one to sleep in while chatting with my 7 year old about his day at school as he finishes his lunch. 

2:30 PM - Golden Window:
My house is unusually quiet during this time. After his lunch I let my 7 year old have his 30 mins screen-time to help him unwind after his energetic day at school. This golden window is when I focus intensely on work, knowing the house is quieter. Productivity soars as I tackle pressing tasks. Most of the times my older one is pretty independent and does his homework/projects by himself during this time, so I just need to be present in case he needs some guidance. 

5:00 PM - Evening Activities:
This is the time I switch completely in mom mode. My nanny clocks out, my toddler wakes up, the older one has finished his work/play/projects and now its time for all 3 of us to have evening tea/milk together. I try to give fruits at this time before they both head out to play in the backyard. I encourage outdoor play as much as possible and am lucky enough to have a backyard to do so. During the monsoons we unwind with some music. If they are feeling under the weather, we have a cozy book reading session. Whether it’s outdoor play, reading, or unwinding with some music, this time strengthens our bond as we wait for their father to arrive.

6:30 PM - Bath time:
Our 1-1.5 hour of activities and mommy time is followed by bath-time for the kids, a moment to splash around with their dad. Afterward, we have a short prayer session as a family to reflect and express gratitude. Since this is also when my husband is back from work, it gives me some time to set up the dinner table while the three boys share some cherished moments together.

8:00 PM - Dinner and Wind-Down:
On weekdays this is the only meal all four of us have together as a family, due to work and school schedules. This is followed by a relaxed routine of storytelling, changing into PJs, brushing teeth and prepping the kids for bedtime. Once the kids are asleep at around 10 0'clock I try to squeeze in some time to read and unwind.

10:30 PM - Lights Out:
The day wraps up as we all hit the sack, recharging for another dynamic day ahead.

If you have any tips and hacks of your own I’d love to hear about them in the comments. Let’s cheer each other on and make 2025 a year of growth, connection, and joy.

Thanks for stopping by, and here’s to a year full of possibilities!
Stay tuned for the next post—it’s going to be an exciting ride. 😊

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