As we begin to think about school routines, I really like this post about a morning routine — note that it happens AFTER breakfast. That would be a huge help for us, making it more likely that we can do our family breakfast and then have a good start to the day. It is always a tough thing to have the kids actually dressed and pressed in time to eat before Dad has to leave. Also, checklists will go a long way in lessening my nags.