A Day in the Life

For the longest time I've been meaning to do a 'day in the life' of Marcus post. But, each time I think I'll get around to it I don't. Though I wish I'd done more of these in the last 23 months, I now know why I don't do these. They're a lot of work. On any given day I've got a camera in my kid's face at least once. But, try to document an entire day? That's a lot of camera. 

At any rate, this is primarily for me (and Marcus someday), just to see what our days look like right at this moment.

Note: please bare with the excess of pictures. I figured they could do a better job telling the story of our day than I can in words. 

Between 5:30-6:30AM, wake up!!

Immediately upon waking it's straight to the milk.

It takes both Marcus and me some time to fully wake. When he shows interest in educational iPad games I fully oblige in his requests to play them while I gulp down my pot of coffee.

7:00AM - breakfast!
I've never been a huge breakfast eater, so Marcus generally gets something simple, like a bowl of Cheerios and some sliced fruit.

Brushing those pearly whites.

8:00 AM - Marcus and I head back upstairs. I get myself pulled together (i.e. change from pajamas to workout clothes and hair goes up into a pony tail) while Marcus happily plays with the toys in his room.

8:30 AM - After a quick change from pjs to every day wear, we head outside to let Marcus to blow off some energy and take Drake out.

Most of our mornings continue outside. Side walk chalk on the back patio. Lifesaver. Our kitchen opens to the patio, so I'll send Marcus out there to get dirty play while I get things done around the house.

Sometimes if Marcus doesn't think I'm paying attention he'll get the animals in on the fun. And then he colors them, as well as the cement.

10:00AM - Gymboree. We attend class once a week, generally on Tuesday or Wednesday.

11:30AM - lunch! Nothing fancy here. Just a PB&J, edemame, and some clementines.

12:30 - 2:30/3:00 PM - NAP TIME!!

3:00 PM - Snacks and sips while catching a few clips of Mickey Mouse Club House while fully waking up.

3:30 PM - Guess where we go? Outside. Naturally.

4:00 PM - Collect the mail.

More outdoor play. If there's a puddle within a 20 mile radius Marcus WILL find it.

5:00 PM - Marcus insists on helping feed Drake.

5:30/6:00 PM - Dad's home!!!! By this point in the day Marcus and I are both more than happy to have Scott home.

6:00 PM - Supper. We've been diligent in serving Marcus the same food we eat at mealtimes. So far his palate has expanded exponentially.

6:30 PM - We're back outside to blow out the last bits of steam before the day ends.

7:00 PM - Bath time. Splish splash, pretty sure this is Marcus' favorite time of day. 

7:30 PM - Squeezing in as much play as possible.

7:45 PM - Books and prayers.

8:00 PM - Lights out!

Phew! Tired? Me too. And, then we repeat it all again in less than 10 hours.