Just in case you didn’t read all the comments about getting the Vicarage household up and at it, here is an excellent YouTube clip that Iconoclast shared. It shows how a Japanese mum gets her kid up, dressed, washed, toothbrushed and fed and makes a healthy lunch ready to go to school, all in the space of 4 1/2 minutes. I am wanting to put it into practice IMMEDIATELY. I just need to find a good place to hang the vests.
In other morning news, today the kids were totally speedy, induced by a new reward chart to gain additional Club Penguin and PS2 minutes. Not sure if this counts as bribery, but it was effective today. Will keep you posted.
The Vicar's Wife 
My children thought this was very funny. On the way to school this morning my youngest (who’s 7) wondered if it really was possible to put your trousers on by waving your legs in the air – how would they stay up when he’s walking to school?!
Love it! But – I do like a wash, myself…