Plan A is to get to church on time with my whole family. Plan B is to go without my family if they’re too tired to come along. Plan Zzzzz is what actually happens. We all want to stay in bed.

I always enjoy church when I go. I just don’t like waking up, getting ready, packing a diaper bag and schlepping my tired butt there. And everyone else’s tired butt too. Fatigue is my number one excuse for not doing something. It’s easy to cop out when you’re a mommy who doesn’t get all of the sleep she wants. (Can I get a witness?!)

Several months ago I came up with a plan to perk up in the a.m. It was something I’d always wanted to try – starting my morning off with an ice facial. Michelle Phan has this great DIY instructional online and it’s so simple. You make some green tea (I never add the Vitamin E), pour it into ice cube trays and freeze it. Each morning you pop a cube out of the tray and rub it on your face. The green tea is good for your skin and the cold closes your pores.

So I started this daily regimen and got my teenager to do it too. Teenagers are easy guinea pigs. They’ll try anything to get clear skin, except abstain from chocolate and pizza. We didn’t start attending church any more regularly but our skin was looking more radiant. I’m sure this is at least some consolation to the pastor. I like to think he cares deeply about the complexion of his parishioners.

Now I’m back to wondering, how do all the other Mommies pull off getting their husband and kids to church on time? They even manage to be impeccably dressed complete with heels, jewelry and their makeup done. I’m in my pajamas and robe right now listening to Hudson on the baby monitor as he falls asleep. And I’m wondering, how soon before I can go back to bed? I’ll be attending the Church of Rip Van Winkle today for sure.