Sometimes PJ's is what you get

So I was talking to a mommy friend of mine today and she was wondering how I got learning time in with Bella while having 6 month old twins (who still don't sleep through the night.)  Let me first say, I have an amazing husband who cares more that I care for our children than our house and will help me to that end.  He helps me around the house soooo much and when he comes home and doesn't complain about the messy house - but asks what Bella did for the day, I know he approves.  So that being said, I will often put my house on hold.

When Bella wakes up, she watches Sesame street and eats her breakfast.  Meanwhile, the twins are generally having some independent play. During that time I try to do the dishes and eat my breakfast. Then comes the twins morning nap.  This is when I capitalize on learning time. I only spend 1/2 hr of "structured" learning time.  She then can do as she pleases.  However, I do somewhat chose what is available to her to play with.  So if we have a theme going, I have play revolve around that.

Also, I probably do this more for myself, selfishly.  I am a teacher at heart, and Bella (sometimes much to her disapproving) is my student.  :)
As for when do I prepare everything-at night while the kiddos are sleeping.  I also have a lot of stuff already made from being a teacher.

I am more than willing to help whoever in this endeavor if you are interested in doing things like this with your kiddo.  Remember, Don't stress if you can't do it every day.  Because it doesn't always work.  And sometimes you play and work in ur PJ's... All day :)