Keeping life organized....well..part of it anyway.

Now that we have gotten over a big hurdle, and my husband has found a new job, I am going to get back to my posts on organization. (I don't know why I couldn't keep going..little distracted I guess)

As I sit at the play room door with my laptop thinking about what to write..It finally came to me..

I am not just a stay at home mom...I also bring in some income by babysitting during the week. Right now I have 2 little girls that I have during the school year (One 5 days a week, and one 4 days a week.) And in a couple weeks I will start watching a baby full time. Now...if I were to tell you how old each of these kids were..you might think I am crazy..but before I tell you the ages, let me say that I have been babysitting since..well forever. My mom home schooled my brother and I, and she also babysat. I don't have very many memories growing up that didn't involve one of her babysitting kids. I LOVED it. In fact, the baby I am going to have soon, my mom used to watch his Aunt! I learned a lot about babies and kids growing up...because I was always around them, and I think it played a huge roll in me deciding I wanted to be a stay at home mom. Having 5 kids ages 3 and under sounds like a lot to handle (remember 2 are mine) there are times I don't really get a lot done around the house..but really its about staying organized. If I didn't have any organization to our day, things would go CRAZY very easily :)

First thing I do is keep to a schedule.
-Breakfast: 8:15 - 8:30am.
While the kids are eating breakfast I usually empty the dishwasher and/or do some things in the kitchen.
-After the kids are done eating, they go play for a little while.
Now..We have 1 room in our house right off of the living room that is devoted to playing..That toy room is a lifesaver!
-10 am we have some music time..these kids love to dance..and it gets some good energy out!
The dancing lasts about 30 minutes, then they go back to playing in the toy room.
-At 11:15 we start picking up the toys in the toy room..depending on the day, and how big the mess is...it can take a little while :)
-Following clean up is lunch! Same as breakfast, I usually try to load the dishwasher, or stand at the table and fold laundry while they eat.
After lunch its time for a 30 minute movie..something to settle them down a little.
-Nap time is between 12:30 - 1.
Usually they sleep for 2-2 1/2 hrs.
I would like to say that I get my house cleaned and get dinner ready for that night...ha! I have yet to give up a rest time for myself during their nap time...It might happen one of these days..but for now I enjoy the quiet.
After nap time they have a snack.
Then it's just about time for moms and dads to arrive.

And that's my day! I actually have diaper changes scheduled...haha..no seriously...(unless of course someone needs changed before that time)
So..call me crazy, but keeping your day organized is just as important as keeping your home organized. Of course there are days that things get a little off..but for the most part this is our day..5 days a week :)

I love being able to stay home and watch these kiddos..I believe this is my calling for this season in my life :)

-Nicole