Sep. 14, 2008 - Routine
I noticed that some others are writing about routines and extra-curricular activities this week, so I thought I'd jump on that band wagon. We are doing less "extra" stuff this year, and it feels so much more managable! We have omitted sports and Keepers at Home, which frees up at least two evenings a week and Saturdays. I think the girls really miss Keepers, but I frankly have loved the more relaxed schedule.
So, this is what we still do:
Mondays the bigger kids go to Co-op for half day of classes (Comp/Lit, World History, World Geography and Study Skills). Twice a month while they are at co-op, Lily and I have a special time with our friends studying the American Girl series. We are currently reading through Felicity , and doing fun activites like making Raspberry Flummery and Veal Balls for lunch, and making colonial items like folding fans, tussie mussies and straw hats decorated with dried flowers. Next week I think we practice our curtsies and learn to dance the Virginia Reel. Fun, huh? When the big kids get home we do an art lesson and art project for the week. Lily goes to dance for 2 hours in the afternoon while art is happening at home.
Tuesdays we head out in the morning to attend a Bible study at church. Then we grab lunch at a fast food place (yuk!) and head to piano/guitar lessons.
Wednesdays we stay home most of the day and try to get lots accomplished ~ until it's time for Caroline to dance at 4p.m. Then both big kids have Youth Group stuff in the evenings.
Thursdays we stay home!
Fridays we stay home until 4pm when Caroline needs to be dropped off at dance.
So as you can tell it makes sense on paper. Why then, I wonder, does it feel so much harder in real life. I guess because once you add in house cleaning/chores, grocery shopping, cooking, trips to orthodonists, dentists, doctors, post office, library, etc...... There just isn't enough time! Or, let me re-phrase that. It feels like there isn't enough time. I read once that there is exactly enough time to do what God would have us do in any given day. Jesus accomplished much (duh!) and he only had 24 hours a day ....just like us!
So, I guess when I feel like I'm not getting things done, I need to ask myself if I've asked God what my priorities should be for that day.
Today my priority is to buy some laundry detergent so we can have clean clothes to wear!
Comments
Sep. 16, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by smallworldathome.blogspot.com
I think your schedule looks a lot like mine: something just about every day, but most things later in the day. I'm amazed at what a difference it makes to have dropped a few things: sports, for one!
Sep. 27, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by skdenfeld
Maybe it's just the stage I am in, but I can't imagine knowing I had to get out the door on time more than once a week. I think having a one year old and a two year old will do that to a person. We have decided that to do an 'acting class' for the girls once a week until thanksgiving and then after the holidays, a clay class. Winter in doors get long here. But, truth be told, I am cheating on the clay class. All I have to do is make sure they have their clothes on the right way and stand them by the door so my mom can pick them up.
Sep. 29, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
Its always easier on paper than it is in real life!!
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