Potomac Local Parents is a monthly column that looks at life through the eyes of real parents. This month, we interview Carrie.
What time you do wake up?
5:45am
What are your children’s names and ages?
Four boys: Quentin 14, Christian 13, Xavier 10 and Brandon 7.
What’s the most difficult part about your morning routine?
Getting the kids out the door for school! It’s hardest to get the kids up in the morning (multiple attempts), share the bathroom (they lock their brothers out) and get them to bus stops on time. They have three separate bus stop times. Our mornings are chaos!
What is your morning beauty or grooming routine?
Shower. Luckily, I work from home.
Are you a coffee or tea person?
Coffee. If I’m lucky I can make a cup of coffee before I start work.
What do you do once the kids are in school?
I have run a small daycare for the last sixteen years. I watch four kids, all two and three-year-olds.I have my first dropoff for childcare right after my oldest two leave. By the time my third and fourth go to school, I have all my daycare kids here.
What is the biggest challenge of trying to get work done – any work – with your schedule and responsibilities?
Lots! Juggling projects and activities for all the children. Having a 12-hour workday. All four of my sons play travel sports, too.
What do you wear during the work week?
Scrubs
What’s the craziest thing that happened to you so far this week?
I had a much needed, impromptu day off on Monday. I didn’t take off, but I had two kids on vacation for spring break, and the other two called out. It’s very rare! I went to the gym with my oldest two sons and took them out to lunch for some quality time.
Do you have pets?
Yes – two dogs, two cats and a rabbit, all rescues.
How do you get through the hard times?
Staying busy, organizing and lots of caffeine!
What’s your favorite color?
Lavender
What kind of car do you drive?
Mom minivan – Town and Country, and I love it!
If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?
Lion, because he’s king of the jungle.
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