Jan. 23, 2008 - Too Loosey-Goosey

That's what we had become around here.  We had fallen into some bad habits over our Christmas break (staying up late, sleeping in, no schedule...you know...fun stuff) and they carried over into the new year.  We were struggling to get things done and I felt like I was spinning my wheels.  After a couple of crazy days Morgan said, "When are we going back on our schedule?"  I had forgotten we had a schedule.  So much for good examples and strong leadership.  So, I dug out the schedule, made a few changes, and the very next day we got right back into it.  Every child received their own copy (even the one that can't read) so I won't have to hear, "I don't know what to do next."  Here is our day:

	Mom	Morgan	Ashlin	Logan
6:00	Rise,Dress, Make bed
6:30	Devotion
7:00	Load of Laundry, Make B'fast, empty dishwasher	Dress/Make Bed/straighten room	Dress/Make Bed/straighten room
7:30	Eat/clean up b'fast	Eat/clean up b'fast/am chores	Eat/clean up b'fast/am chores	Eat/clean up b'fast
8:00	Get Logan Dressed/teeth  clean room	teeth/hair/devotion	teeth/hair/devotion	Dress/teeth  clean room
8:30	Switch laundry school w/Morgan	School w/ Mom	Play w/ Logan	Play w/ Ashlin
9:30	School w/ Ashlin	Play w/ Logan	School w/ Mom	Play w/ Morgan
10:30	Fold clothes/chores	School work	School work	Help Mom
11:00	Start lunch	School work	school work	help Mom
11:30	Eat/clean up	Eat/clean up	Eat/clean up	Eat/clean up
12:00	chores	School work	school work	help mom
12:30	Read a-loud	read a-loud	read a-loud	read a-loud
1:00	computer time	school work	school work	book time in bed
1:30	computer time	school work	school work	book time in bed
2:00	Learning time w/ Logan	school work	school work	time w/ mom
2:30	chores	practice piano	outside time	outside time
3:00	zone cleaning	outside play	practice piano	outside time
3:30	school planning	free time	free time	free time
4:00	start supper	free time	free time	free time
4:30	quick pick up	quick pick up	quick pick up	quick pick up
5:00	eat	eat	eat	eat
5:30	clean up kitchen	clean up kitchen	clean up kitchen	clean up kitchen
6:00	Relax	time w/ dad	time w/ dad	time w/ dad
7:00	family time	family time	family time	family time
8:00	family time	family time	family time	family time
8:30	Bedtime routine w/ Logan	clean up/ shower/pj's	clean up/ shower/pj's	Bedtime routine w/ mom
9:00	Prayer time w/ girls	prayer time w/ mom or dad/read	prayer time w/ mom or dad/read	sleep
9:30	iron/bedtime routine	lights out	lights out

The hardest part of the day for me is the very first thing: Rise.  I am NOT a morning person.  I would prefer to get up around 8:30, slowly drink my coffee and read my Bible.  Then I would eat something sweet and sticky for breakfast then start the day.  But that won't work if we are going to get everything done in the day. Once I force myself out of the bed, the rest of the day goes pretty smoothly. If I want to get something done during the day, I must schedule time to do it.  If it doesn't have an assigned time, it doesn't get accomplished on a regular basis.

When I first began homeschooling I wanted to see everyone's daily schedule so I could see if I was doing it "right."  I know now, or course, that there is no right or wrong way... but, there is an easier way; for us anyway.  This schedule keeps me on top of things rather than behind on everything struggling to keep up.  I hope this helps someone trying to get some organization to their day.  If you have any questions, just email me or comment and I'll be glad to expound if needed.

Blessings,

Rhonda

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Jan. 23, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Laura in MO

Great schedule. I have got to get motivated and do something like this as well. I can tell you, though.... I am not feeling very motivated yet! :)

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Jan. 25, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

Wow! What a great schedule!!!

Emily SHS

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