I have a confession for all of you. This summer I have been a complete slacker on most priorities. Let me break it down for you even further:
As you can see, I have made it a point to play all summer long with my boys. I haven’t cleaned like I should have, worked out like I should have, taught like I should have, eat like I should have. I have pretty much goofed off all summer…and let me tell you something…I enjoyed almost every minute of it!
But reality has sunk in. Unfortunately, this Ohio weather will be changing soon and I will no longer ask myself in the mornings, “should we go to the pool today or go to the park?”
I will not have the luxury of lounging with Evan in the mornings while Carter takes his morning naps – because I have a feeling that sometime soon he will officially be down to one nap a day.
As a teacher, there is something magical about August! August brings on the need for change, the antsy-ness of getting back on a schedule, the excitement of new beginnings. Even though it also brings on a little uneasiness of having to break from vacation and sad that the free-time is over. Fortunately for me, that part isn’t in the equation any more since I am a SAHM. This August still had the same effect on me, even though I will not be returning to the classroom this year.
I long for a new challenge, new things to teach my kids, some structure in my free-flowing ways.
I have tried several times this summer to make a schedule and stick to it! But unfortunately those schedules have been dismissed and forgotten very quickly.
My very good friend Jenny, you may of heard of her before, from Mommin It Up! is in need of a schedule too. Don’t worry, I am not passing judgement on her, we have discussed this many times while running after our kids and together we have decided to try to keep each other accountable with our schedules. That got me thinking, I am going to write a post about it so that you guys can keep me (us) accountable. She will posting hers too!
So starting this week I am going to do the following. Think of these more like goals right now, but in the next couple of weeks, I hope to have a finished calendar to show off!
Let me just tell you, I really do like being on a schedule! BUT if I don’t have to be on one, I find myself using my time very unwisely and floundering around like a fish out of water, and that does not benefit the lives of my 3 men and really doesn’t benefit me either!
So I am asking for you help!
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Oh man. I’ve got hives already! We can do it, right??? RIGHT!?
Hey girlie! You and Jenny (and the nagging feeling in me that constantly reminds me) are inspiring me to get on a schedule too! Thanks for sharing yours. I’ll have to check out Jenny’s too, for sure. Examples are ALWAYS helpful!
Hey girl! I love it!! I need it too! I am a SAHM also, and man I’m floundering, and failing in all these areas also! Thanks for doing some inspiring!!
I like to schedule an “off” day during the work week. I can’t keep going everyday, so I usually take at least 1 day off to slowly move around the house doing laundry, etc. I have to learn that I am not as young as I feel as I can’t burn the candle at both ends like I used to.
I LOVE sharing advice. only because i hope it inspires someone or helps another thru the day. not for my glory. so..scheduling, i to say it but making a list (on paper) is like buying that treadmill in your basement. your intent is good, but you never get around to it. so i practice having the list in my head. whats important! not what just needs to get done. it’s important to: 1)\nbe in the Bible.. even if your day turns horrible and you think “but Lord! i had a quiet time today, what happened” this is always number one. at 530am, or nap time, or before bed..you’ll see those ‘God’ coincidences happening in life.\n2) the exercise. i’m a firm believer that most of the time- how people take care of the outside (strength, sleep, poise) is how determined they are to take care of the inside (health, spirit, soul) \n3)(for stay home moms like me) the home should be a main focus, to be host at, to build, to maintain, to love ur family…dinners, clothes, family time all falls into number three\n4) Lastly, IMAGINE the person you desire to be (God desires too) and BE that person. start living into that image every moment. don’t wait and say..”ill lose weight in three months, or my house will be all up to date next year..START being that person now. youll find yourself out the door runnin 10 miles thinking “what was i waiting for?” and it will all get done.\nlife’s too short, i always say
do good everyone!
It looks like we were on the same wavelength yesterday! Except you actually posted your goals. Maybe I’ll post mine one day soon…..maybe
I can’t wait to see it!! Good luck!
Ohhhhh, I sooooo need to get on a schedule! My life is so out of control – in all those areas, just like you wrote. Ugh. Okay. A schedule is good – I feel so much better about life in general when things are organized. You’re right – fall is here – time to shape up.\n\nSorry to let my inner dialogue out on your blog. But your post (and Jenny’s – that’s what prompted me to come over here!) is really speakin’ to me!