Daily Rhythm

The first time I became aware of the concept of daily rhythm was through reading Montessori and Waldorf inspired blogs.

I am sure that I was aware of the rhythms that take us though our life before this but it was reading these blogs that brought it further into my consciousness.

I now realise that it is the small things that we do each day the same that give us consistency and comfort in our lives - regardless of how old we are.

So we awaken and the little one and Dada have breakfast together - they have their own little breakfast rituals - little things like fishing the cereal straight from the box so the little one can eat that while he is waiting for Dada to get the milk. A breastfeed and a snuggle with mama after breaskfast. A morning play followed by a nice walk outside in the sunshine. Then home for a nap. An outing for the day - perhaps to the shops for a look around or just to the park. Home for lunch and then a nap. Afternoon play and a snack - a bit more play - usually outdoors. Dinner, Bath, book, snuggle with Mama, the tucking in game and sleep.

I have noticed for myself that staying within our daily routine provides us with a calm contentedness, a nice balance of home time and being out of the house - we do not feel rushed or flustered on the days we have our routine going smoothly.

I have also noticed that when the routine is in full swing it seems to have an energy of it's own and give us a good positive energy. Everyone is happier and our das run smoothly.

There are other rhythms to our lives as well - the week in week out rhythm that helps us to stay organised and flow in the daily rhythm, and the ryhthm of the seasons - which I am still getting to learn and love.

I really hope things such as rituals and yearly special festivals can become of higher importance in our lives over the next few years.

I am so grateful that having a child has brought all this learning into my life!

This post was written for the Steady Mom 30 minute BLog challenge in 27 mins!

Comments

[Leigh from 123 blog]

How interesting. I was just saying to DH this weekend maybe the reason they didn't want to eat "properly" is because we don't do things in the same routine as our nanny does during the week.

[Annie - SisterWisdom]

this was a refreshing reminder of the need for order and routine - it's not a restriction, it's a tool for sanity and comfort! we always do better sticking to our 'daily rhythm' - the kids know what to expect, and so do i!
{30 minute mom}

[Kelly]

I keep meaning to create some order and routine, but my mind doesn't naturally work that way. It's so important, though, especially for raising calm children. Thanks for the reminder.