I suppose I should have done this in January, but as my preparations for the holidays have increased, I’ve felt the need for organization in my life. I’ve looked at FlyLady.net before, but got completely overwhelmed. This time, I decided what this stay-at-home mom could realistically accomplish.
Remember: I have independent-get-our-own-breakfast teens, and a four year-old. So you young moms who work may get overwhelmed with my schedule. Just create your own routine. It really makes sense to have a Bedtime and Morning routine. Obviously you can’t always stick to a routine. However, I have been very happy with mine. It keeps me from getting sidetracked. I still need more practice, but it’s so nice to wake up to a tidy house. Still tweaking, but eventually I want to laminate these cards and keep them in the kitchen and desk.
Bedtime Routine
1. Clean up house (20 min. tops)
Tidy LR, FR & Kitchen
Kitchen: clean up, shine sink, put out clean dishcloths
Put items away on stairs
2. Think about tomorrow
Check calendar for appointments
Write up To Do list
Put out tonight what will make tomorrow easier
Check the weather
Lay out clothes (my girls do this, so why not me!)
3. Focus on Self
Get ready for bed
Bath (sometimes)
Read scriptures
Read or Sudoku for fun
Prayer
Morning Routine (M – F)
1. Rise & Shine
Prayer
Exercise (treadmill)
Make bed (if hubby is out)
Make sure teens are moving
Shower
Swish toilet w/cleaner
Get dressed
Put in a load of laundry (Mon/Fri)
Eat breakfast/vitamins
2. Think About My Day
Check calendar
Check To Do List
Check email (10 min. tops)
3. Kitchen
Wake 4 year-old
Help her get dressed
Start her breakfast
Unload dishwasher
Let out/feed dog
Put out something to thaw for dinner