Is Today Opposite Day??

Arrrggghhh!

Why was it that this morning before school, it seems the VERY thing I told the boys to do, would simply be a green light for them to go an do the OPPOSITE?

How very frustrating. "Go in your room Momo." He goes in the bathroom.
"Come HERE Bilal." He goes over THERE.
"You guys have to hurry up, move more quickly!" They take allll the time in the world...

..."arrrggghhh!"

"Why are they toying with me?" I'm thinking. "Last week they were on point, dressed early, beds made and room clean in less than 15 minutes--what has been the breakdown?" As I surveyed my brain for the aversion in formula--it eventually hit me! Well, for starters they didn't properly prepare the night before because I didn't stay on em to--after coming home from an event at my sister's school, it was pretty late, and I had a bunch of things to do--backed up because I didn't exactly stay on schedule earlier that day. "Aha!" I realized...it kinda...sorta...all went back to me--at the end of the day (aeod for short I use that phrase so much!)

And this has been a recurring theme in dealing with the kiddos...when I'm off, they're off. Whether my activities be justified or not. When I'm on point, it fascilitates and environment where they can be on point.  Everyone knows we women have plenty to do, and it can be a juggling act--but it really reflects on the kids when we scatter our energy or don't adhere to a schedule with discipline as we (or at least I -- I can only speak for myself) tell them to.

Quick mental note "Get back on track and into your groove Mina." The Universe is smart like that. Energy is real and impactful. And we as guardians are the shapers of the energy we expect and desire in our homes. A peaceful home, hence, starts from bringing a peaceful spirit. Ahhhhh...a humbling, most necessary reminder to bring our A game! Mentally, physically, spiritually--and all the rest. =)

With peace,
Mina