On the train with the three kids I watch and their grandparents on our way to a free "Let's Dance" lesson Do you believe in routines? I do. I believe they are those beautiful fairytales that humans like to talk about, but rarely actually match our full reality. In all honesty, I love having myself a structured daily routine. But ... I think one of the hardest things I've ever had to learn is that the only way to have a successful, peaceful life it to learn how to roll with our messed up routines. You know, be resourceful and accommodating, ever ready with a smile rather than a shout. Keyword: learning. I still haven't mastered full acceptance. I love having one, though one of the hardest things I've had to learn in life is that the only way to have a successful peaceful routine, is to allow for our routines to be messed up. I'm learning to not mind my well-meant plans failing. And I'm learning to fit myself into others' plans and ...