Old Routine Re-Vamped

The old AM routine was like this.

1.Wake up, say Morning Offering.
2. Make your bed.
3. 10 second tidy in your room.
4. Grooming and get dressed w/shoes.
5. Morning family prayers. The Angeles & Grace.
6. Breakfast.
7. Chores/Zones (including pet care)
8. School

This worked out really great for a while, but there were some missing components and we had not added our PM routine since the twins were born. But now that Apollo, (our new high energy puppy) is here we have to kick it up a whole lot.

So now it looks like this.

1.Wake up, say Morning Offering.

2. Make your bed.

3. 10 second tidy in your room.

4. Grooming and get dressed w/shoes.

5. Take dogs outside.

6. Feed & water dogs.

7. Morning family prayers. The Angeles & Grace.

8. Breakfast.

9. Chores/Zones.

10. Walk dogs and outdoor play.

11. DEAR time (Drop Everything And Read) 30 minutes

12. Nap time for little kids.

13. School.

I have stayed away from a timed schedule for a long time because with a large family, stuff always seems to come up. If I expect interruptions, its less frustrating for me to allow time to roll with the punches. 

So at some point this week I have to add our PM routine. Otherwise, I will end up with wandering kids.

If you don't already know, I am a huge fan of Supper Nanny, Jo Frost. Here is a link to her website with very helpful information about why routines matter and how to set up your family's routine.

http://www.supernanny.com/Advice/-/Your-child/-/Child-care/Why-routines-matter-.aspx

http://www.supernanny.com/Advice/-/Supernanny-techniques/-/Routine-and-teamwork/Family-routine.aspx

Have a blessed and grace-filled day!