Mom of 2 here -- every transition is hard!!! And you know, time passes and you get used to the new normal but I agree with the commenter above -- the anticipation/lead up is worse than the actual event sometimes!

One of my girlfriends told me she puts her kids in their school clothes the night before (at first I was horrified!). It only works with specific outfits, leggings/soft pants etc. and you still have to take off the pull-up and put on undies. But she removed the negotiation from their morning routine, and ..... mornings are running more smoothly! Which I need more of in my house!!!

Good luck. We're in your pocket!