Peaceful Christian Morning Rhythm for New Seasons of Motherhood

With the birth of our third child, I find myself in a whole new season of motherhood. To be honest, it has brought me to my knees. Adjusting to life with three little ones hasn’t been easy; each of us in the family has been stretched in ways I didn’t anticipate. But as God so often does, He showed me a way through the overwhelm. I felt His gentle nudge to create a more intentional rhythm in our mornings, and it has made a world of difference.

I’d love to share this morning rhythm with you. My hope is that if you’re also in a season of growing pains, you might find something here that speaks to your heart and gives you a bit of encouragement.

Our Morning Rhythm

I like to think of this as a “rhythm” rather than a strict schedule. The times are flexible, and we let our days unfold naturally within this gentle structure. Here’s what it looks like:

Breakfast and Prayer

We start our day together with breakfast, and while we eat, I say our morning prayer. This time of prayer is crucial—it helps set the tone for the day and reminds us all of God’s presence in our lives. Afterward, we go through our catechisms and sing a hymn we’re working on together. It’s a simple yet meaningful way to begin our day in gratitude and faith. This is the catechism/hymn book we use and it is wonderful!

Chores & Morning Bins

Once breakfast is finished, we move on to chores. Each child has age-appropriate tasks, and they each have a “morning bin” filled with activities and books to keep them engaged. While they’re busy with their bins, I take some time to clean the kitchen and handle a few other house chores. During this time, we also work on our Bible verse memory, adding a little extra purpose to this part of the morning. I use this Simply Charlotte Mason scripture memory method which has helped us to memorize so many verses!

Play Time

After chores, it’s time for a little play. I make sure to spend some one-on-one time with each child, usually reading a book or just snuggling, to fill their “love tanks” before they go off to play independently. While they’re happily engaged, I tackle any other chores or start preparing dinner for the evening. Doing a bit of prep work in the morning really helps ease the stress later in the day.

Lessons

We do a bit of homeschooling at home, so next up are short lessons. These preschool activities are simple but structured enough to keep the kids learning and growing. We keep this time gentle and fun to encourage a love of learning.

Lunch & Quick Workout

As the kids eat lunch, I’ll do a quick workout in the living room. It’s not always easy to find time for exercise, so I fit it in where I can. This short workout gives me a little burst of energy for the rest of the day.

Nap/Quiet Time

After lunch, it’s time for naps and quiet time. During this part of the day, I take a moment to myself to recharge—sometimes I’ll read, work on something creative, or even take a quick nap if needed. This time is essential for my own mental and physical well-being, especially in this season of life.

Afternoon Play & Lesson Catch-Up

When the kids wake from their naps, we usually start with some reading time together. If there are any lessons we didn’t get to in the morning, we finish them up now. The kids play while I finish up any meal prep or last-minute tasks for dinner.

Dinner & Evening Routine

We gather as a family for dinner, which is always a bit of a whirlwind but one of the most cherished parts of our day. After dinner, we work together to clean up, then it’s time for baths and the bedtime routine. I’ll be honest—this part of the day is still a bit chaotic, especially with an infant! But I know it’s a season that will eventually settle.

Creating this rhythm has helped me find peace and purpose in our mornings. I no longer feel like I’m just “surviving” the start of the day. Instead, I feel grounded and connected to my kids, and I’m so grateful for the way God has led me through this season.

I hope sharing our morning rhythm might give you a spark of inspiration if you’re feeling stretched too. Would you share what’s been working in your rhythm lately? I’d love to hear about it!