To routine or not to routine....

Life has been hectic. Yes, I know I always say that, but right now it seems worse than usual. I'm not really sure how since class has ended, but the girls never seem to be going to bed on time (and I'm turning into a terrible parent as they only took 2 baths last week, yuck-o!). The cars are breaking down (not going to comment on that further) and Carl's commission, that we need for things like my fall fees, paying Brooke next month and more urgently, paying for the jetta still hasn't come (ps. we were supposed to get it on June 1st). Not to mention that I would LOVE to put it in the savings account and earn some interest on it. I haven't worked out in over a week and I'm having panic attacks. I think I'm going crazy :(!!!! Add that to the fact that I feel terrible that we won't be going to NC because of my car issues, ugh! At least I still have next week off!

Anyway, back to the point of my blog today. I'm debating whether or not to convert my life to more of a routine. Something with a daily schedule like 6:00am-wake up and work out. 7:00 am-make coffee and get in the shower. 7:30 am-wake up girls, get them dressed and make breakfast. 8:15 am-get everyone out the door. I'd pick back up with my routine in the pm...5:30-get home and start dinner. 6:00-dinner (thank goodness for Rachael Ray). 7:00-bathtime. 7:30 bedtime. 7:45 adult time or schoolwork. 10:00 bed....start all over again the next day. While I pride myself on my ability to balance, it is clear that recently, I suck! I suck to the point of laying in bed until 7:45, not taking a shower and running out the door feeding my kiddos banana bread in the car. I think a routine might help me, get me into a more positive groove. But, my fear is that routines are a little too...routine. Then again, rules are meant to be broken. Bottom line is that I need to be better. Hopefully a little time off will help me with that.