Saturday Is A Special Day . . .
the day we get ready for Sunday! I know the Sabbath is a day of rest, but let's get real. Sunday seems to be one of the most hectic days of the week. It's like trying to get your family ready for family pictures -- once every seven days!
There's something to the song! Church starts promptly at 9am or 11am or 1pm. It's a strange phenomenon, but it doesn't seem to matter what time church starts, some people will always be late, so these tips should be helpful no matter what time you go to church. Our family knows, we arrive for church on time because (according to Dad) if you're late, everyone will look at you when you come in. Heaven forbid!
Seriously, Sundays can be less stressful with some preparation. Btw, the number of children in a family determines what time you set your alarm. If you're heavy in the girl department, add a few more minutes to get everyone's hair done. Just a few suggestions for a happier Mom on Sunday:
- Have breakfast planned and do whatever preparation you can in advance (put the plates, bowls, cups on the table before you go to bed on Saturday)
- Clothes should be washed, ironed and set out the night before
- Find everyones shoes and socks and put them with their clothes
- Make sure everything you need for personal hygiene is in the bathroom (Toothbrush, comb, brush, gel, hair spray, hair ties, etc.)
- Assign older children to help with younger children
- Assign Dad to take care of himself (you don't need one more person to worry about)
- Pack your 'Sunday' bag the night before with any items to occupy children during the meeting
- MOST IMPORTANT - with a large family, you may need to get yourself ready FIRST
When the kids were young and church started early, I would get up and take my shower and do my own hair and makeup before the kids were even awake (6:30 am). I know it sounds crazy, but it was the only way I could keep my sanity back in the day!
One last thought. We all know a family in our ward that is consistently late (hopefully, it's not you). And they arrive at church the same time each week -- ALWAYS 10 or 15 minutes late -- every Sunday. Don't you want to just scream: START 15 MINUTES EARLIER AND YOU WOULD BE ON TIME!
Avoid as many hassles as possible. Your children will be happier, you will be happier, the people in the ward who watch you come in late each week will be happier -- with just a little preparation.
posted by Robin @ 8:46 AM
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5 Comments:
Mom did you know that we were the late family? Seriously there are about 10-15 late families in our ward so we all blend in.
It is so true that it doesn't matter what time church starts. I actually think the 9a.m. is the easiest to get to on time. Being prepared is the key because some problem always presents itself during the crunch time.
This is so true! I hate sundays now when Brian works & I have to go by myself.
We were late on Sunday too! The only place we could fit was the very front row!
A couple years ago, when Sadie was a little baby & we were just starting our new church time of 8:30am, trying to get adjusted to that...we came in late & had to sit in the overflow. It was high council Sunday & the high councilman got up & mentioned that the church was pretty empty at the start of the meeting but then filled up later. He talked about how our outward actions are a sign of our inward convictions. I felt so guilty because no matter my excuse for being late, he was absolutely right. We are rarely late now....even back with our 8:30am time slot...& I find myself ironing clothes (& doing a bunch of other preparations) on Saturday night.
These are such great tips, luckily I figured most of them out after being that perpetually late family. The tip I need to remember most is get MYSELF ready first, thats just genius!
Im loving 1pm church, we're always on time now, and nothing says happy sacrament like a nice padded bench!
amen.
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