Mama-Do-List

Not only does it help me to get things done, I find having a bit of a schedule or plan in mind also helps me to not stress about the things that are NOT getting done. Instead of feeling like I got nothing done because I'm seeing all that still needs to be done or not really getting anything done because I'm trying to do it all, I've been trying to focus on one or two chores or to-do's and then letting myself stop. I don't follow this strictly, but try to keep it in mind. It's still a work in progress, but here is my schedule.

MONDAY:
My room and bathroom
Jeff's laundry

TUESDAY:
Day off/ Usually go to Boppy's

WEDNESDAY:
Bathroom and hallway
Laundry: Towels and blankets

THURSDAY:
Kids rooms and laundry

FRIDAY:
Kitchen and/or Living room
My laundry

SATURDAY:
Kitchen and/or Living room
Catch up laundry

SUNDAY:
Day of rest
Wash my sheets and bedding

EVERYDAY: Tidy kitchen, unload and load/run dishwasher, wipe down stove, counters and table, sweep, get garbage out, vacuum living room, wipe down bathroom

KIDS SHOULD BE: Dressing themselves, using the potty, cleaning up rooms/toys before bed, brushing teeth and hair twice a day

What about you? What is your schedule like? How often do you do certain chores? I feel like I should clean the bathroom everyday but it doesn't usually happen unless really necessary. I try to move the couch and other living room furniture out once a week to vacuum because with small kids we get so many toys etc under there. Is it necessary to do it that often when they are older? How often do you do "spring cleaning" type chores like cleaning out from under the stove or fridge, cleaning carpets, walls and windows? And while I'm asking questions, as a stay at home mom especially, how often do you really wear make-up, do your hair, etc?
Oh and this is just the house keeping schedule. It doesn't include the activities etc with the kids...

Checking back in... I hope

I was really enjoying blogging more regularly and checking in with myself. I've been wanting to blog for some time now. So here I am finally, again with the goal of doing it more often.
So what is new?
Last Monday I had three wisdom teeth pulled. It was more complicated than anticipated and I felt horrible afterward. It's Sunday night and I'm still suffering but I think I'm getting better.
With our tax refund, I've been able to get a few fun things recently, besides my teeth pulled I mean- some new shirts, a book, a rug, and today I bought a cute little garden welcome thing with turtles on it. It's been fun and in some way relaxing to be able to get some things just because I want them and like them.
I started taking Zoloft about a week before Christmas and it has changed my life. They say it can take about three weeks to get into your system but I felt like I felt it right away. I am so much more calm. I don't lose my temper. I feel like myself and like I'm able to do things the way I want to and closer to what is true to my values than I was before. This last week, being in pain, it's been hard again to stay calm and patient with the kids. I've lost my tempered, cried, haven't been able to do much with them and it's been horrible! It has reminded me of how I felt before Zoloft. I don't ever want to go back to that.
Today is my 6th wedding anniversary. I've been in pain and Jeff's been fighting a migraine. Last night, he would get bloody noses and then his head would feel better. Is that something to be concerned about? It makes me worry! And they are having him work an extra day this week (meaning tonight) so he has been sleeping all day. So much for celebrating.
Six years suddenly doesn't sound so long. I don't think I remember before I was married and more specifically before having kids. I guess I have settled into this life.
Settled.
I do feel like things have finally been settling lately. I feel like we are finally at a point where we are just in our life and I'm not worrying what comes next and what it should be like now. We are here. We are happy. The weather has warmed up enough a few times now that the kids and I have played outside. They are getting more independent. Rayne got a new bike- two wheels with training wheels- and is doing wonderfully on it. Caius inherited her tri-cycle and has already figured it out. I feel happy and have been doing things and reading things to get in touch with myself again. I really do feel happy.
Imagine that!