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Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Less decisions to make

I don't like to think. I'm just not good at it. Trying to think and make a decision in the midst of taking care of everyone is just so challenging. About a year ago I started making lists to help me out in this area.
On my kitchen fridge is this...
Breakfast Lunch
MONDAY Oatmeal Refried beans w/chips and bell peppers
TUESDAY Toast w/almonds PB&J sandwiches w/ fruit
WEDNESDAY Oatmeal Out!! (library day)
THURSDAY Sausage and fruit Black Bean Dip and chips
FRIDAY Cereal w/fruit Tuna w/ crackers and veggies
SATURDAY Oatmeal PB&J

On my washer...
MONDAY- mom and dad's laundry
TUESDAY- little boys' laundry
WEDNESDAY- sheets and towels
THURSDAY -Q's laundry
FRIDAY - Thea's laundry
SATURDAY- as needed

I even put lists up in the kids room.
In Q's room...
WAKE UP
READ DEVOTION AND PRAY
MAKE BED
GET DRESSED
TIDY ROOM
BRUSH TEETH
CHORES

In A and L's Room
WAKE UP
GET DRESSED
TIDY ROOM
BRUSH TEETH

Right now I am working on a 30 day rotation for dinners. I have about 20, but need to figure out 10 more. I love having the breakfast and lunches fixed. It makes grocery shopping much easier and I don't stand in front of the fridge changing my mind 10 times about what to have while the kids tear things up around me...which leads to me throwing my hands up and us going to McKillme.
The lists in the kids' rooms help them out a lot. I don't have to ask them over and over what they have done and they know exactly what is expected!

Now if I could just motivate myself to actually DO my chore list...

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