As you know by now, I am not a morning person. Multiply me not being a morning person, by a lot of snow, and three kids to get ready and out the door, and I can be a bit of a grumpy camper before I’ve finished my morning coffee. So I try to keep the task organized, and get the kids involved too.
How I wish we had a mud room (add that on to the dream house wish list), but we don’t so I set up a little backpack and coats station right by the front door.
When the kids come home from school there is a nice spot to hang backpacks, and a bin for all of their coats, gloves, and hats. The backpack-rack is at their height, so they can hang up their backpacks all by themselves. I think it is time to invest in new bins though, as they grow, we need a bit more room for coats.
Agnes has become the master of removing gloves and her hat, so I have to put her accessories on a few more times, but the boys are getting better about getting their items on, and us out the door. A little bit of organization helps those busy school mornings.
That’s a great idea Nico! We have our utility room at the back door and there is a spot there for the boys things but we use the front door. John uses the back……..go figure! LOL
Thanks Nana! I remember that house. I can imagine it would be really tough to keep 6 organized. I’m trying to start the kiddos off early, and whatever they can do to help out in the morning, helps me save a little time.
Thanks Marva! That is too funny. I would love to have a mud room, maybe in the next house. We also use the front door, but our foyer is really lacking in storage, so I had to get creative. So far it is working out pretty well.