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11/13/2007
2:14 pm
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Hello ladies! Glad to see this area on the site! I'm happily married and have a 2 year old and a 6 year old. Things get pretty hectic around the house, with cleaning, meals, playtime, etc. I have tried so many times to stick to a routine but I never seem to stay on track with the kids or my husband with helping out - or keeping things in order. Things always go left undone and I find myself stressed most of the time. I want to be a happy mom and wife, while having a little bit of order! What would you suggest I do to help sticking to a routine that we can all live with! Sort of pulling my hair out here....
Thanks for any advice you can offer,
:)Mom |
11/15/2007
12:38 am |
We all feel overwhelmed and stressed at times, but there are some everyday solutions that may help. Take a step back and try making a list of the areas in your house, or your life that are driving you crazy (the kitchen, the playroom, the morning rush hour...) Choose one area to start on and break it down even further into manageable baby steps.
You mentioned the lack of sticking to a routine:
First, give yourself a break, two year olds are not ones for sticking to a routine -- things will change and quickly.
Second, keeping a date book or calendar is critical to command a household. Try not to over schedule or make unrealistic timeframes. Checking your calendar and preparing the night before by laying out clothes, packing lunches or straightening up can help ease the morning rush.
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