by Karen M.
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March 7, 2007

Getting Back In The Swing of Things

August 20, 2007 04:10 PM EDT
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Today was the first morning after a summer of lazing around that I had to get up and go to work. There were no kids, rather a day of workshops. I have two more to go and then another week off before back to school for good. So, when you have time off, do you have trouble getting back into the swing of things that first day or so? I feel so warn out and I didn't do anything that strenuous.

One thing I need to do over the next week is get back into a routine of sleeping normal hours and eating meals at meal time. We have been terrible about that this summer. So, what tips do you have for getting back into the swing of things?

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Comments: 12

Michelle C. Aug 20, 2007, 4:16pm EDT
Make a daily schedule for your family. When you can -- catch up on sleep on the weekends (but not too much), so you can sleep properly during the week! Good luck!
Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Aug 20, 2007, 4:16pm EDT
will start dieting too....Mothers are good to eat leftovers....I did a lot this summer with my son....
Connie C. Aug 20, 2007, 4:42pm EDT
I always have trouble adjusting to any changes in my routine. I found that for me, it always worked best when I had a plan....a plan so the things that needed to get done got done but I was not overwelmed the first couple days. I think we all have stress when it comes to changes even if know they are going to happen. Have fun with your students this year. What Grade do you teach??
Lisa Frost Aug 20, 2007, 4:47pm EDT
I hate to think what is going to happen when I get back to a normal routine. It is something I have tried to do several times, but I just can't seem to get myself to get back into a routine.
Shekinah C. Aug 20, 2007, 5:02pm EDT
Howdy everyone,
We have had extra kids for two weeks and illness to boot. Put all this with summer schedule and all the chores and I am a bit overwhelmed. So I definitely am thinking of what my schedule needs to be.
Brenda S. Aug 20, 2007, 5:55pm EDT
Routine? There's no such thing for a night shift worker like me-so the best I can do is go with the flow. Good Luck, tho'!
Linda M. Aug 20, 2007, 8:09pm EDT
Rise early, eat regular and reasonable meals, and don't be too hard on yourself.
Corina Carrasco Aug 20, 2007, 9:23pm EDT
Just jump into it and get up at a "normal" time. The bedtime will follow after a few days of getting up early! Good luck!
Jennifer P. Aug 20, 2007, 9:38pm EDT
I was forced into an end of summer routine myself today due to Soccer Camp. Why is it so easy to get out of a routine and so difficult to get back into one?

I think I will have to keep on eye these suggestions myself to see if any can help me too :) And Gather going down at 10pm sure will help too! I will be able to get to bed on time tonight! LOL!
Karen E. Aug 21, 2007, 10:04am EDT
Good luck on your new school year. My daughter is in her first year of teaching, she started three weeks ago. She was very nervous about it, but after the first day she is ok. She is teaching biology and special education at the high school level.
donna h. Aug 21, 2007, 6:24pm EDT
good luck, I am still off any schedules
Jo C. Aug 22, 2007, 4:40pm EDT
We just try to stay one step ahead of things. We have regular homework time and if there is NOT any homework, we read ahead or review key concepts. In short, my kids know that there isn't any such thing as "NO schoolwork" even if unassigned. Learning time is learning time and we try to make it fun.

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