Comments on: 5 am club, anyone?

By: Julia

Julia — Wed, 06 May 2009 00:54:56 +0000

I don't have children, but I have a full-time job that is likely to keep me working early in the morning and/or sometime after 5PM. For several weeks, I have struggled with Saturdays-how to get the laundry, preparation of the coming week's meals done, and all of the other necessary cleaning done. Saturday would pass by in a blur, and before I know it, the whole day would pass by.

I then discovered that I get my best cleaning time done in the morning, a time when my husband has not awakened yet, and I can get it done without it hanging over my head while I am at work. On the days I have to be at work by 7am, I get up at 4; if I have to be at work by 8am, I get up at 5. This allows me more than enough time to first read my daily portions of the Bible, which would take about an hour, then do what i set out to do in the morning.

So, whoever wrote this post, there is someone else in this country who has the same tactic you do.

By: katrina

katrina — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 15:26:05 +0000

Ive just stumbled upon this posting and think its a really good idea. 5am wouldnt work for me but 6am would. I often find that when i wake up late the day is just wasted. I have started getting up at 7am for the kids for school but i would love to get up at 6am to have some quiet devotional time with God and to get the house sorted.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 03:42:10 +0000

Hi Trisha! Thanks for visiting! I agree, any time spent with God is good, regardless of when it happens. And I also agree that it's not for everyone, and certainly not for every season of life. I guess I like it because I just really enjoy that time of quite and productivity before the household is up, and after such a busy season of our lives this past year, I feel like I need that along time with the Lord and to feel ready for the day. Plus, my evenings are my time with Ry, and I just don't want to give that up.

By: Trisha

Trisha — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 21:07:10 +0000

This was a topic we spent a lot of time on in my mom's group at church a while back. What we ended up saying was that any time spent with the Lord one on one was good. Most of us all have small children who wake up early, and those who don't are hockey moms, so they are up early anyway. So we ended up reconcilling ourselves to the idea that devotions and prayer at night can be just as good as in the morning from a spiritual perspective. 5 am just doesn't sound good to me, but maybe one day I will work up the nerve to try it. Good luck everyone.

By: Tickled Pink

Tickled Pink — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 01:23:52 +0000

I especially needed this reminder as a peace-full way to end 2007. Thanks.

By: Amy

Amy — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 18:25:47 +0000

Ahhh... I used to get up well before the kiddos and it was wonderful. I miss it. I've had my reasons/excuses for sleeping until the baby wakes up, but maybe it would be worth it to start setting an alarm again. Thanks for the reminder of what that Morning Mommy time was like!

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 17:32:16 +0000

momala, I also took a personal retreat (well, in between nursing sessions) for a day and it was incredible. I have never done that before, and it helped me to focus and prioritize so much! I also recommend it to anyone!

Britni, first off I would say it's good that you have been abiding by your husband's wishes. That is your first priority. I would also suggest that you talk to him about this, and see if you can come to an arrangement that works for both of you. If not, then honor his wishes, and perhaps try staying up a bit later at night, to prepare things for the morning or have some quiet time, and then you can still wake up with him. Any other suggestions for Britni?

For those with babies, like myself, good for you for trying! Honestly, it can be a tough season, when sleep is so sporadic and broken, but it's so good to remember that slowly babies do sleep longer and longer. Personally, I'm just doing the best I can, and on those mornings when I just really need that sleep, I take it (and try not to feel guilty about doing so).

By: Princess Leia

Princess Leia — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:37:36 +0000

When my little man starts sleeping through the night (right now he's waking 2-7 times a night), I may be able to do something similar. My husband gets up at 5 every morning and leaves for work by 5:45. If I ever manage to get some sleep, I may _try_ to get up when he does. We'll see.

Really I'm just hoping that eventually AJ will sleep past 7 regularly and I can just keep getting up at 7. I'd _really_ prefer that.

By: Jeni

Jeni — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 13:33:45 +0000

Hmm...good thoughts. I usually stay in bed until the baby wakes up at 7ish, then am struggling to find time to take care of business. What a concept - actually getting up BEFORE the baby. I'll have to think about this.

By: Infinity Goods

Infinity Goods — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:35:23 +0000

An early morning start is a godsend for anyone, but especially moms.