As a mother of twins you would think that everything is done in pairs, at the same time. Most days that is correct, but recently with the kids being sick I got a good taste of what it would be like to not have Matthew and Emma on the same schedule. Those days I was so thankful for our daily routine. Having a schedule has saved us so many times! To know exactly why your children went from zero to crazy in a half a second is extremely helpful because these two are getting louder with every passing day! Here is a look at our daily routine:
6:00 Wake Up
6:30 Bottle
7:30 Breakfast
8-9 Nap
9-10:30 Play
10:30 Bottle
11:15-12 Nap
12:15 Lunch
2:00 Bottle
2:30 Play
4:30 Dinner
5:00 Bath
6:30 Bottle
7:30 Bed
The times of feeding will vary slightly day by day, but sticking to this schedule is my saving grace! They even sometimes take another nap between dinner and their last bottle! :)
I was a big planner before the twins were born, and even more so now. We are taking two vacations this summer and I am already planning and partially packing. I make lists for everything and practically live by my calendar in the kitchen. Honestly, I love it. I know what is going on, and when. My house is calm and I have the feeling I have things together. For now anyway. I know it won't always work out that way. Our routine changes with the babies milestones and as their needs change. But I have to admit I usually plan that routine out ahead of time too. :)
