A Day In My Life

Though I have my daily schedules, know they aren't always followed to a tee. Unscheduled things happen or I get caught up doing something longer than I had planned or my health is not at its strongest and my schedules are thwarted a little. That's why I must pray daily that the Lord make me productive in whatever the day holds. If I can stick to my schedules, it's awesome. If I can't, it's okay. So, here is my life....for the most part.

My Morning Routine:
Wake up (usually around 7-7:30)
Read Devotional & Pray
Brush Teeth & Hair
Exercise (MWF)
Get Ready for the day
Start Laundry & Make sure kids are on schedule
Make Bed/Straighten Room
Drink Protein drink (MWF) or Have a small breakfast
Touch up Kitchen/Master Bathroom
Do Science with Kids
Check on Laundry/Finish up Master Bathroom
Dinner Prep, if needed
Do History & States Study with Kids
Lunch & Read Aloud

My Afternoon Routine:
Straighten kitchen after lunch
Finish up School
Laundry
Do scheduled chores or Run Errands
20 minutes Nap (if I can :-) )
Quiet Time (Bible Study)
5 Minute Room Rescue
Start Dinner, Kids set table
Greet Husband with love!

My Evening Routine:
Look at daily schedule/calendar for tomorrow
Do one hot spot, Sweep tile floors as needed
Shine Sink!! (I'm not always faithful but I try)
Put out fresh dishcloth
Prepare bed for rest
Kitchen/Dining Room/Living Room Room Rescue
Wash Face/ Contacts
Brush Hair
Computer Time
Kids to bed (Dad)
Time with Husband
Read a Devotional, Pray and Lights out by 11pm

Now, these are designed to keep me on my toes throughout the day. I'm not always able to stick them exactly but that's okay. And my family helps out with much so that I can strive to keep my schedules. Like my husband cleans up the kitchen after dinner. He just believes that if I cook the meal, he can clean up. And keep in mind, I do believe in cleaning as you cook so I try to not leave him too much. And my kids help from time to time. Also, my kids have their own schedule as well and that helps me as well. Here is what theirs (in a nutshell) looks like:

Rise 'n Shine (7:30-7:45)
Get Ready
Make Bed
Morning Devotional
Do morning Chores
Eat Breakfast
Begin School with Bible first (8:45/9:00)
Do Science with mom (10:10)
Snack Time (10:35) (Tend to Pets)
Do History & States Study with Mom (11-12pm)
Lunch & Read Aloud
Finish up School
Do Afternoon Chores
Free Time (3:00-ish)
Dinner/Afternoon Activity (Piano, Guitar, Tap Lessons, Baseball)
Bedtime by 10:00pm

(Note: They do do more in school but I didn't write that all down. I plan to share their home education in another post.)

So, that's my day here at our house. As much as I enjoy sticking to my schedules, I am ready to adjust if needed. Keeping flexibility in the back of your mind is very important. And if I get off on a day, I just pick up with the next day and move forward.