I thought I’d share my weekly routine.  Now understand the kids help with this stuff and it doesn’t always happen as planned.  But it is nice to have a routine going so things get done.  There are also days you can just throw the schedule out the window because of things like sickness or crankiness.  But we try and do these things.  I never set a time to the schedule because it would just drive me crazy and if we get sidetracked by something more important I don’t want to stop.  My philosophy is the schedule is supposed to serve you; not you serve the schedule.  Also I put clear contact paper over this so I can keep reusing the same sheets.  I cross it off with a dry erase marker when I finish a task.  I just like looking at things marked off.  LOL  I keep this in my binder.

Weekly To – Do List

Morning routines

Get up, get dressed

Put coffee on

Brush teeth, comb hair, wash face, quick wipe down of bathroom

Start load of laundry

Settle down with cup of coffee and Bible

Computer time, check calendar

Empty dishwasher

Feed kids

Clean up breakfast dishes

Get school started

Hang clothes, start next load

Start daily task

Afternoon

Start lunch

Hang clothes and start another load if needed

Feed the kids lunch

Clean up lunch dishes

Enjoy some outside time weather permitting

Hang last load of laundry

Finish any school work not done

Evening routine

Prepare dinner with helper

Feed the family

Clean up kitchen start dishwasher

Have scheduled kids take baths

Pickup the house, vacuum, and sweep

Brush teeth, wash faces

Story time

Get kids to bed

Make sure materials are gathered for tomorrow’s school work

Check over papers; enter time, and other things

Finish up any daily task not done

Daily task schedule

Monday (cooking day)

Bake bread, bagels, muffins, and rolls for the week

Put together rice mixes, pancake mixes, and any other mixes needed

Also cook any chickens or ground beef that needs it

Tuesday (living room day)

Dust ceiling fan and light fixtures

Dust TV and computer screen

Pledge TV stand, end tables, desk, and book cases

Dust trophy case and picture frames

Pull out and vacuum behind couch and chairs

Wipe down doors, wood work, and light switches, don’t forget door knobs

Wash window and window ledge

Vacuum curtains

Weds.  (all bedrooms)

Wipe down dressers and knobs

Dust ceiling fans and light fixtures

Spot check walls and wood work for finger prints and wipe

Wipe down doors, knobs, and light switches

Change sheets, freshen mattresses and pillows

Wash comforters if needed

Straighten closet and dresser drawers

Dust pictures and knick knacks

Clean windows and curtains

Sweep and mop floors, make sure to get under beds

Thurs. (kitchen)

Clean fridge inside and out

Clean microwave

Clean off cupboard doors and handles

Straighten at least 2 drawers and 1 set of cupboards

Clean coffee pot and other counter appliances

Clean stove and oven if needed

Wipe down walls around stove and backsplash

Check other walls for spots

Wash doors, handles, and light switches

Dust ceiling fan and light fixtures

Wipe down chairs and table legs well

Clean trash cans if needed

Clean windows and curtains

Sweep and mop floor

Clean dishwasher if needed

Friday (classroom and bathroom)

Clean tub

Clean sink

Clean toilet

Clean toothbrush holder, soap holder, towel rack, and toilet paper holder

Clean mirror and medicine cabinet

Wipe down light fixtures, ceiling vent, and walls

Sweep and mop floor

Clean window and curtain

Saturday (outdoors)

Do any yard work that needs done

Also anything that did not get done for the week

Sunday

The Lord’s Day and family