At work, I'm very conscientious about getting to school early. I need time to prepare for the day, ready my lessons and review my plans. Basically, I need time before I see my students.
I don't do that with my children. I wake up only when they wake me up. This is a problem. My children are my most important students. I will begin setting an alarm clock again for the first time in years and years.
I've been without a regular alarm clock for nearly 10 years. While I believe that waking up in one's natural rhythm is important, being prepared and ready for the day might just be more important.
And maybe, if I do it right, I will start waking up before the alarm, and actually starting my day without 30 minutes of Facebook and email.
