Mom’s Schedule
I use blogs like crazy! So many mom blogs out there have terrific recipes, DIY ideas, home school notes, organization tips, etc… And, I always go to the about me page to learn more about the blogger. To me, finding out how other moms run their home and schedule their time, keeps me optimistic about running mine.
Because we move often we deal with changes frequently. Everything is different~ the house, shopping, friends, extra curricular activities available, church, even weather. We have evacuated for two hurricanes, been in an ice storm, took safety from tornadoes multiple times and even lived in Japan during the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
Every time we move, my husband’s schedule also changes. Some places, he is away more than he is home, others he is only seen by the kids late at night and there are the schedules that rotate every two weeks. My goal as a stay home mom is to keep a constant schedule that varies little day to day for the kids. By having this schedule in place, the kids have a foundation. They know what is expected of them, they know where mom is and we have the feeling of “home” no matter where we live. I have learned over the years to be flexible and not let the schedule rule our lives, but to be our guide.
So, I’ve let you know all of this, because obviously my schedule is suited for my family. I wear workout clothes Monday – Thursday, this is my uniform. Therefore my schedule may be very different from yours and I’m just posting mine to show how we tailor it to our needs. And encourage other moms with like situations to find their sweet spot, try not to stress and just make life work for you and not against you!
6am-7:30-Wake up, dressed, prayer, Bible then clean face and put up hair
7:30- 8:00- Breakfast made
8:00 – 9:00- Kids up, chores done and eat breakfast
9:00 – 9:50- Big kids school, Mom and little ones outside / mom Pilates ~ kids play
Break
10:00 – 10:50- Mom school with little ones
Break ~ eat some fruit or have a smoothie
11:00 – 11:50- Mom chores, little ones play in room or help with chores
Break
12:00 – 12:45- Mom prepares lunch and little ones help or craft / color in kitchen area
12:45 – 1:15 -Lunch, kids watch video, mom reads
1:15 – 3:00 -Finish school, Mom and little ones play time, yoga, extra chores, writing
3:00 – 4:00- Mom on treadmill, little ones read / play safe distance from treadmill
4:00 – 5:00- Mom cooks dinner while all kids have free time
6:00 – 7:00- Mom clean kitchen, with big kid help
8:00 – 9:30- Showers and bed times
9:30 – 10:00- Mom and Dad time to relax, then off to bed!
I run errands only once a week, after lunch. We also have soccer nights and my hubby and I take turns picking up and dropping off kids. When we have game nights, we pack dinner, blanket and chairs to take to the game.
How Different is your schedule? Tell me in the comments!
Stephanie A.
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