tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2702789768234521747.post4283913428578376330..comments2023-10-12T09:55:24.879-04:00Comments on The Sloan Chronicles: Schedule...what schedule?Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03035243389747689106noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2702789768234521747.post-83349475927470375152008-04-23T09:59:00.000-04:002008-04-23T09:59:00.000-04:00Jen, just treasure each day! If you get things do...Jen, just treasure each day! If you get things done great and if not great. The things you don't get done will be right there tomorrow. This is your season as a mother to minister to Eli and Jacob. (This means things may or may not get done on time, your time anyway). This season will become easier with each week that passes and the children get older. You are doing a great job and I love watching you and Matt care for the boys! Both of you are just so comfortable with each other and the children. Just ask the Lord to guide your steps each day and time will multiply. If you give Him time He will give you all that you need and refresh your mind for the day!<BR/>I love you!<BR/>MamaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2702789768234521747.post-27460341479469700422008-04-22T16:53:00.000-04:002008-04-22T16:53:00.000-04:00Oh Jen, I feel like I could have written that post...Oh Jen, I feel like I could have written that post to the T! We have not had a schedule around this house for a while! Joseph doesn't do schedules :) His schedule changes with each new day. I can't keep up. <BR/><BR/>Just this past week I sat down and started to tackle the house chores. I made up a list of stuff I would attempt to do each day of the week. <BR/><BR/>Here is a copy of what it is. Some days chores are light and some are heavier depending on if I have something during my weekly schedule on that day or not. Here it is:<BR/><BR/>Morning Routine (before 10am)<BR/>Read daily Bible reading<BR/>Breakfast<BR/>Make bed<BR/>Get dressed for the day<BR/><BR/>Evening Routine (After Sam Goes to Bed)<BR/>Tidy up<BR/>Finish dishes<BR/>Make Andy’s lunch<BR/>Wash diapers<BR/><BR/>Monday<BR/> Laundry: linens, towels, clothes, Gamba’s sheets<BR/>Tuesday<BR/> BJ’s cage: change papers, wash dishes, clean branches, clean mirror<BR/>Wednesday<BR/> Vacuum<BR/> Sewing: mending and tailoring, quilting<BR/>Thursday<BR/> Bathroom: toilet, sink, mirror, shower<BR/>Friday<BR/> Dust<BR/> Kitchen: floor, appliances, clean fridge, bleach sink, clean stovetop<BR/>Saturday<BR/> Vacuum<BR/> Clean out cars, pick up Gamba’s poop<BR/>Sunday<BR/> Rest!<BR/><BR/><BR/>Just know that you are not alone in this. Every mother is going through this problem and it's a lot of live and learn. Time can be our friend, but most of the time it seems like our enemy! As long as we keep things into perspective, we will be fine. Our children need to always come first and we can get to that 'other stuff' later. <BR/><BR/>A tip for him sleeping. Not sure what you think about them taking naps on you, but Joseph DOES NOT sleep unless he is on me. I can very rarely put him down after he's fallen asleep and have him stay sleeping. He is in his wrap for his naps and he sleeps extremely soundly. I am not having to worry about him waking up early and rocking him back to sleep, etc. He is on me, so just me walking around doing chores puts him right back to sleep if he does wake up.<BR/><BR/>Sorry to write a book, but you can tell we're in this boat together.<BR/><BR/>The biggest advice I can give is as you wake up to start your day, commit it to the LORD. He knows how much you have on your plate, and he is just waiting for you to commit it all to him. Do everything as if you are doing it unto him and it will give you a joy in your work. Even if you get a fraction done that day compared to what you wanted to do, you did it for him!<BR/><BR/>Keep us posted on how things are going. If you find anything that works, let me know!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10012600638180147495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2702789768234521747.post-84145452219760337152008-04-22T14:07:00.000-04:002008-04-22T14:07:00.000-04:00I'm definitely not a SAHM but by now you need to r...I'm definitely not a SAHM but by now you need to realize, if you haven't already after you scrapped all your plans on February 25 and 26, that your days of adhering to a schedule are over. The Master Scheduler and Planner in your house weighs in at about 12 pounds and he likes to fly by the seat of his pants rather than a plan. Good Luck.<BR/><BR/>PaPaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com