I used to be early for everything. I would leave in plenty of time, I would arrange my day around being early, I would arrive before anyone else. This was, of course, before I was married and had children and granchildren, when I controlled my out-the-door time. And to be honest, I didn't really like being early, because I am kind of shy and don't like being the first person at a party, or sitting by myself waiting for people, or sitting in silence waiting for things to begin. And so, over time, I have changed from the "early arriver" to the "barely on timer" to the "annoyingly late comer." It is now a problem. The Little One is late for preschool almost every day. Okay, let's be honest. He is late every day. The Older Boys just barely make it to school on time, after lots of making lunch/getting dressed/brushing teeth/loading backpack kerfuffle in the morning. I have been late picking up soccer players for practice, I am frequently late to doctors appointments and yoga classes. It is lucky I work at home, or I would be late for work, too.
It is a lot of work getting a family of five anywhere, never mind on time. And we have lots going on and sometimes it can be a trick to get things organized. But those can also be excuses for not trying as hard as I could to get it together...in a timely fashion.
This week's challenge is to be on time. Each time I have to be somewhere, I will plan ahead and endeavor to leave the house with time to spare, so I arrive on time.
I hoping this small change will reduce stress, improve my credibility, and maybe even help my grandchildren learn to do the same.
Anyone else perpetually late? Wanna join this week's MEB Challenge?