Honestly? You just do the best you can the first few weeks, and it works out from there. I wish there was a miracle cure.

I am shaking at the knees thinking about organising next year dropping one to school, one to preschool and feeding/sleeping for a 3 month old bubba ....

Getting as much organised the night before really helps - especially if you have a shocker of a night. especially the nappy bag so you don't have to double check it just as you are walking out the door.

I am a BIG list maker (read : control freak) so I always jot down the things I might forget that are extra like permission slips, or library bag that day .....

good luck finding your routine!!