One of my favorite blogs ever, Mix and Match Mama, did a post last week on things she does every day. I found it so interesting because I feel like the way someone structures his or her day says a lot about that person.
I am a person who THRIVES in routine and structure. Of course, becoming a mom has caused me to learn to go with the flow more than ever (and now so has pregnancy), but I also have certain non-negotiables that happen every single day regardless of what season of life I’m in.
Here’s what I do every day…
Do my quiet time
I used to do my quiet time at night, but I realized that I wasn’t devoting as much time as I should have to being in the Word because I was so tired at night. A couple of years ago I decided to swap to doing my quiet time first thing in the morning and it’s been the best swap. I get up and make my coffee. Then I slowly sip my coffee while I read my Bible and whatever theological book I am currently in the middle of. The one pictured above was on the 10 commandments (amazing book) and I highly recommend it! I also use these highlighters in my Bible.
Skincare routine
No matter what, I always wash my face twice a day and do my skincare routine. This was the cleansing balm I tried not too long ago and while it’s great if it’s your first time using a cleansing balm, I still prefer this brand and this is what I went back to after I ran out of the Farmacy. I’m also currently still using the above moisturizer and really do like it! Once I have this baby, I will go back to my retinol at night too.
Drink LOTS of water
I grew up drinking Kool-aid by the gallon and maybe it was when I got to high school, something inside me switched and I started drinking water constantly. Now I don’t think twice about it and am constantly drinking water. I’d say I drink close to 80-100 oz a day and that’s not me trying to hit that number, it’s just that I naturally crave water. This sounds so gross, but every OB appointment I have, I have to give a urine sample and place my sample in a window area in the bathroom. So gross, but each time I open the little door to place my cup, my pee is always the lightest color in the window and it’s because I love drinking water haha!
Shower every night
No matter what time it is, I’m taking a shower so I can sleep much better. In college, we’d get back to our apartment at 2 or 3am and I’d still hop in the shower so I could sleep better haha!
Kiss my boys all the time
Yep, I’m that kind of mom. I am going to kiss all over these boys every single day, so they never question if I love them or not. I am constantly kissing and hugging them and I love it!
Make my bed
When Dustin and I first got married, this was one of those things that I said, “Hey, making the bed every morning is super important to me” and so for the last almost 10 years, he’s done a really great job of making the bed on days that he’s off work and I have to go to work. Otherwise, I make it. There’s just something about a made bed the screams “Less cluttered!!” even if you have laundry piles everywhere else haha
Right now there are some things that I wish I had time for every day, but I know this season of life will come to an end and I’ll have time again–like exercising and reading a book for fun.
What are some things you do each and every day?
Tanya says
I also love those bible highlighters and MUST shower at night. Hope you are feeling well!
Laura says
Every day I read my Bible, call my momma, walk on the treadmill (sometimes for only 10 minutes), and lift weights (5 lb dumbbells), read my blog roll-still very much love them! Those are my musts. Recently, I renewed my teaching license just cause why not (I’m retired after 30 years, most of it in middle school) and am getting a reciprocal license in my new state also just cause. Maybe I’ll go back for a year or two more? Maybe not. But I’m happy to have the option if I choose. I really do like being retired though.
Sarah Shaneyfelt says
Love those daily must-dos! And yes, I think having that option open (even if you never go back) is a good choice!!
Lindsay @ Lindsay's Sweet World says
I’m cracking up at your pee comment because I’m the same way! Mine is always the lightest, too! Hahahaha. Water lovers unite!
Sarah Shaneyfelt says
YES!!!!! No one else gets it lol but it’s so important to me ha