Routines

Routines are an important part of our days. If we can focus our energy and get some things done at certain times of the day, it will cause things to run smoother and in return cause our lives to run smoother. I am going to share my routines that I use. These do change from time to time as needed, but for the most part, the general routine stays the same. I am working on getting the kids more involved with house chores, so that should change soon. But here is the most current set of routines that I have made.

Before School

• Personal Grooming
• Quiet Time
• Put away clean dishes from night before
• Make sure I have stuff thawing and/or soaking for dinner
• Make our bed
• Clean toilet and sink/counter
• Start washer
• Vacuum
• Mop (Just a quick job with my swiffer wet jet)

After School/After Lunch

• Make tea, juice, drink for the kids (if needed)
• Wash dishes from breakfast & lunch
• Everyone do a quick pick-up
• Put the clothes in the dryer
• Clean my weekly room while clothes dry
• Fold, hang & put away laundry
• Pick out next days clothes for me and the boys

Evening/Before Bed

• Start cooking dinner at 4 or5:00, depending on what we are having
• Eat dinner around 5:30
• Clean kitchen after dinner, including washing dishes
• Make sure everything is put away in each room