Sep. 22, 2015
As someone who thrives on planning and organization, it feels completely unnatural to neglect evening preparations that would make the next day smoother. After a long day, my mind craves a break—I just want to switch to autopilot, relax, and let my thoughts drift away. However, as I settle into bed, a whirlwind of thoughts often invades my mind:
- What’s on the agenda for tomorrow?
- What time should I set the alarm to maximize my snooze button usage?
- Oh no, I forgot to remind Lucas about that last worksheet in his homework packet. Maybe he can squeeze it in before the bus arrives (I chuckle at the absurdity of morning homework).
- Do we need to return library books tomorrow? Are there repairs to be made?
- What should I pack for the kids’ lunches?
- It’s spirit color day at school, and I think his shirt is crumpled in the laundry basket by the dryer. I’ll just pop it in the dryer on permanent press when I wake up.
- We have that event coming up in two nights, and I still don’t have a babysitter. How necessary is it on a scale from one to ten?
- I need to bring a dish to the gathering this weekend. Do I have enough ingredients at home, or will I need to run to the grocery store?
- I stayed up too late again. I hope the youngest doesn’t wander in to sleep with us at 4 a.m. I really need my rest.
- Will that person ever respond to my email?
- How much should we contribute to the PTO? I appreciate that the school offers this option instead of fundraising.
- The living room looks like a tornado hit it.
- I hope I’m not too late to reserve that venue for Lucas’ birthday party. He’s been looking forward to it.
- Oh, no—he’s going to remember his 8th birthday as a letdown.
- The boys played so well together tonight; it was heartwarming. I’ll cherish the memory of them sprawled out on the floor with toys and empty snack bowls around them.
- Did I ever return that large soup bowl to Sarah from church? What happened to it? I hope she knows how grateful I am for her kindness when she brought us soup that day.
- The apples in the fridge are starting to spoil. Maybe I should whip up some apple crisp.
- I should find a way to brighten someone’s day tomorrow. There’s a little box in the laundry room cabinet that I could turn into a care package.
- Did I remember to cancel that Amazon subscription for dishwasher tabs? We’ve got way too many now—I did the same thing with diapers once.
- We should ceremoniously run the Diaper Genie over with the truck to celebrate our potty training triumph. Ugh, I can’t stand that thing; the foot pedal is stuck again.
- We really need to clear out that pedal car in the garage. The kids never use it. What else can I declutter?
- I hope my relatives in Kansas are doing well tonight, and I’m thinking of our sponsored child, Ravi. Does he have everything he needs? Is he sleeping in a proper bed?
- Thank you, Lord, for all our blessings and this beautifully chaotic life. Please watch over our family in Oklahoma with the storms approaching. And can you also…zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
In summary, it’s a nightly ritual for many moms to reflect on the day’s events, future tasks, and worries as they prepare for sleep. Despite the chaos, there’s a deep appreciation for family and the little moments that make life special. For more insights on enhancing your family planning journey, check out our post on fertility supplements and learn about maintaining self-care during pregnancy from this expert source. For further information on conception methods, you might find this resource on in vitro fertilization helpful.