Nov. 6, 2009 - To Make Lesson Plans or Not
Making and using lesson plans can be good for keeping your sanity. They will keep you on track and help you to be accountable to yourself and to God. They don't need to elaborate and don't have to take hours of endless planning. It can be as simple as writing down the page numbers your children are to complete each day. This year I'm trying something new. I have two teenagers and on Monday mornings we sit down and they fill in the lesson plans, with my approval. This has been great, because It frees up my time and they get to be a part of planning their work load. It also let's your children see what they've accomplished and how much they have left. I think this has been one of the best ideas I've had yet! Don't forget the most important thing.. Lesson plans are to be your guide, not your master. So, if your children don't complete everything planned for the week, don't sweat it. Just move it to the next week and move on.
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Jul. 1, 2009 - School Days, Crazy Days, Holidays..."MomDays?"
As the school year comes to a close and we are all scrambling to get it all done, do you ever wonder about... "MomDays"? You know, those days when the famly does what "mom" wants to do or perhaps because of small children, "MomDays" might include a plan for childcare. Whatever your needs, schedule in your "MomDays". Do it right now! Check your's and your husband's calendar and just as you would schedule a time for school, P.E., co-op, music, Dr. Appointments, and even playdates... schedule time for you! It could be as simple as shopping without the children, getting a manicure and oh why not... make it a pedicure too, meet a girlfriend for coffee or lunch. The key is to regularly take the time to take care of yourself. Then you will be better equipped to take care of your family.
