Backsliding

I had hoped that today's post would be about a reminder checklist for items I intend to arrange in the evening for the next day rather than in the morning for the current day, but I feel that must wait.

I am still reaping many of the benefits of this SMED exercise, but last night, we ate out. It was the first time we had really gone to a sit-down restaurant for dinner in a long while. The effects on my list of elements were kind of devastating. AND the kids got to bed half an hour late (gasp!).

What happened? First, I did not complete the diaper-washing task last night. The diapers were washed and dried, but not folded, so I had to do that this morning. Also, my lunch, although made, was not packed. That is, I made the sandwich, but I hadn't put the sandwich in the lunch bag with the fruit and carrot. These items have both eaten away a considerable portion of my morning. I still have time to write this post, but the victory seems hollow. I shall be brainstorming solutions, but in the meantime, my morning has phantom elements in it: