Our Daily Schedule - Revised

This past school year we were very scheduled. It was necessary for various reasons, but honestly I find it more stressful to operate in such a structured way. It just doesn't work well. In my opinion, life doesn't fit into a "box".

This year we have chosen to go with a more natural schedule. So far it has been working very well and the kids and I are all more relaxed because of it.

We don't have a particular starting time in the morning. We have set goals for each day.

Unless we have a specific appointment I don't set an alarm in the morning. Sleep deprivation has been a big issue for me personally the past couple of years so sleep is high on my list of priorities. When I get at least 6 hours of good sleep the whole day is better for everyone.

Generally I am awake by 8:30. If the girls wake before I do they play or read until I am awake. Then we move in blocks.

Block 1 - Morning

- Wake up/Grooming

- Chores/dinner prep

- Breakfast

- Bible Study

- Table clean up

- Start school (2 subjects)

Block 2 - Afternoon

- lunch/read-aloud

- table clean up / quick house clean up

- play outside time

- back to school (2 more subjects)

Block 3 - Evening

- project, computer or TV time for kids (varies by day)

- baths/dress for bed

- dinner

- family time

Block 4 - Night

- kids prep for bed (brush teeth, get a cup of water, book, etc.)

- tuck kids in

- time with hubby

- my computer time

- bed time

Two things that I really need to work into the schedule somehow are sewing time and exercise. Those will be added in (somehow) in the weeks to come.