We've all heard it. We've all said it. There is just never enough hours in the day. I give major props to the working Moms out there. Working a job, going to school, housework, kids activities, me time, the list could go on. I don't understand how you get it all in.
Maybe my lack of time management stems from a personality issue. I honestly don't like being rushed. I loathe changes to our schedule. I have to plan things in advance. I hate when plans go awry. Maybe if I just relaxed more it wouldn't seem so hectic?
I like the girls & us to have a routine. We may stray slightly from time to time but mostly we DON'T. I get so worked up the days we miss Gala's nap time or aren't close to home to get good naps in. I freak when we miss bedtime by a half hour. I refuse to have a phone upstairs. I don't need calls after 8pm interfering with our bedtime. Our house gets shut down by 8pm EVERY night except Thursdays.
I'd love to make playdates. Not just for the girls, but for myself as well. I'm such a creature of habit that I don't see where I can work it in. Honestly, I think maybe I just like it that way. When I was in the workforce, I managed my time well. Now that I am a stay at home Mom, I find that routines fit my girls better. If I really think about it, for me, it's not a time management issue at all but a routine issue.
Tell me your thoughts. Are strict routines good, bad or neither?
I think structure is a great things for kids. So much of their world is brand new and knowing what is coming next or what to expect can be a great comfort.
ReplyDeleteMy only caution would be to make sure you don't, lead them to fear a change in routine.
We all know that the routine will change. Things will happen that are outside our control. We have to be able to take a deep breath and keep going.
Very well said! I need to remember this ALWAYS. When plans go awry & I freak, I'm not setting a great example.
ReplyDeleteI dont like planning. I plan in very few cases. Is that laziness? Maybe it's a fear of committment. Our pastor said the other day that majority of people have a fear of committment. I never looked at it as a fear- but I have learned that for me committing to something and then not being able to follow thru seems to really disappoint others. I guess my fear is more the disappointment- which has led me to committ less. Uhmmmm- did I stray from the main topic here? Schedules? Yes, schedules- Bleh. I am more of a last minute, fly by the seat of my pants girl. However, I know I could use more organization--- I suppose it's all about balance.
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