A big thanks goes out to our coordinator, Jenna Lofton for teaching us how to take into perspective just why and how we need to make a schedule for our families!!!! She, herself, has taken a year to come up with one that works great in her family (with a little tweaks here and there!). She also reminded us of the verse 1Timothy 5:14............
"Therefore I desire that the younger women marry, bear children, manage the house, give no opportunity to the adversary to speak reproachfully."
You have just the right amount of time in your day to do all the things God is calling you to.
Here is the recipe she gave us to go by..............................................................
1. List all the activities and times that are concreted (those half to's) into your schedule like parents day out, work, therapies, school drop off and pick ups, MOPS, wake up/bedtime, extracurricular activities, Bible studies, other mom's groups, etc.
2. MOM'S WISH LIST: List your priorities for yourself. Think of things that you NEED and WANT to accomplish. List times preferred and how much time each activity needs. Examples: Showering, exercise, quiet time, phone/computer time, "me time", cleaning, hobby, reading, favorite tv program, or Girls Night Out. While you are dreaming, go ahead and dream big-write down what your really wish you had time for.
You can use this wish list to fill in your daily schedule. Remember 20 minutes a day adds up to 10 hours a month and you can use this for your weekly/monthly schedule as well. Maybe just a Saturday afternoon here and there will help make your dreams come true.
3. We need to set aside time for our kids and be intentional. Based upon your kid's needs, list your goals for each child and time needed to accomplish those goals. Goals can include: academic, physical, extracurricular, spirititual and social.
4. List out time robbers. It's good to know where you are spending your time. Time robbers are activitities that zap your time. They may be good things, but they may be taking more time than you want or realize. Setting boundaries with time robbers will allow you more time with your kids or help you accomplish your goals. Examples: Facebook/Twitter/blogging, television watching, exercise, computer time, cleaning, time on the phone, paying too much attention to detail, down time, shopping, extra extracurricular activities, friends, extended family, etc.
So ladies, get those pens/pencils out and start filling out those new schedules that have just popped into your head!!
Can't wait to see everyone at the next meeting!
