The Schedule

Not only do I thrive on a schedule, but so do my kids.  When they were both home with me, we had a pretty strict schedule.  Ruthie had a set schedule in preschool and I wanted to continue that with our summer homeschooling.  So, here's the schedule:

7:30am to 8:00am        Get Dressed, Brush Teeth & Hair

                                   Make Beds, Straighten up rooms

8:00am to 9:00am        Breakfast

                                   TV Time

9:00am to 10:00am       Devotional/Scripture of the Week

                                   Daily Reading Time

10:00am to 11:00am        Backyard Playtime

11:00am to 12:00am        Lunch

                                   TV Time

12:00pm to 3:00pm              Nap Time—Zeke

                                   Quiet Time—Ruthie

(Computer, DVD, Reading, Napping)

3:00pm to 5:00pm        Snack

                                   Movie

5:00pm to 5:30pm        Playtime with Dad

5:30pm to 6:00pm        Supper

6:00pm to 7:00pm        Outside Playtime with Dad

7:00pm to 8:00pm        Bathtime

8:00pm to 8:30pm        Clean-up Rooms/Toys

8:30pm to 9:00pm        Bible Storytime

                                   Good Night Songs

9:00pm                        Bedtime

So, if it looks like a person with OCD constructed this schedule...it's because she did.  And when I say she, I mean me.  I am one of those people that likes knowing what's coming next.  Josh gets a little irritated because he is not one of those people.  But, since I'm the one home all day doing this, we do it "my way" somewhat.  So far, it has worked out and the kids have been cooperative. :)