Well Weebly or my Tablet just decided that everything I typed wasn't good enough to save. So I guess I'm starting over...
It is so easy to let the day pass you by without getting anything done. I've found myself still in my pjs at 4 in the afternoon, nothing on the to do list was accomplished and I didn't even feel like I really got to sit and play with the girls. Now there are days when you should throw your to do list by the wayside and just play with your babies all day. But if I did that everyday (and I would love to do this ) there would be no food in the house, no clean clothes, the house would be a pit and we would be getting sued by Comcast because I didn't pay our bills. SOOOO.... here are some ways I've tried to get the most accomplished and still have time to play (and get myself dressed!)
Weekly To Do List - Instead of making a list for the day, I make one list of all of the housework for the week. Then when I have a few minutes of down time, or the girls go down for a nap (at the SAME time) I can cross one or two things off the list. So Monday, I'd clean all of the bathroom counters and mirrors. Tuesday, I cleaned the dining room floor and cleaned the toilets. Wednesday, I got a little motivated and got a bunch of things off the list so Thursday nap time was mine! :)
5-3-1- Another way to organize my day. You make a list of 1 IMPORTANT thing that you MUST accomplish and this is the thing that will take the most time. Then you list 3 less important items, that will take less time that your #1 item. Lastly you find 5 quick to do list items and that's your list.
Example:
1- organize for tax appointment
3- pay Comcast bill, go to Target, Skype with Aunt Amanda
5- empty dishwasher, wash baby clothes, fold basket of dark laundry, watch Trophy Wife on dvr, shower
(Yes I put "shower" on my to do list. Unfortunately if I don't do that sometimes my to do list get too ambitious, or suddenly it's 2pm and the girls are waking up and I didn't get to shower while they were napping. Maybe my list should be 1-3-3)
I try to make a point everyday to put ONE selfish item on the list. Finish a chapter of my book, organize something that has been bugging me, watch one show that I want to see, call or text or Skype one friend or family member that I miss. Or if I find that I've had a busy week, and haven't had any me-time...THEN I have a whole nap time to myself. I shower, then take my time to do my hair, and read or watch tv for the WHOLE nap time...or nap myself. Tricky balance.
It is so easy to let the day pass you by without getting anything done. I've found myself still in my pjs at 4 in the afternoon, nothing on the to do list was accomplished and I didn't even feel like I really got to sit and play with the girls. Now there are days when you should throw your to do list by the wayside and just play with your babies all day. But if I did that everyday (and I would love to do this ) there would be no food in the house, no clean clothes, the house would be a pit and we would be getting sued by Comcast because I didn't pay our bills. SOOOO.... here are some ways I've tried to get the most accomplished and still have time to play (and get myself dressed!)
Weekly To Do List - Instead of making a list for the day, I make one list of all of the housework for the week. Then when I have a few minutes of down time, or the girls go down for a nap (at the SAME time) I can cross one or two things off the list. So Monday, I'd clean all of the bathroom counters and mirrors. Tuesday, I cleaned the dining room floor and cleaned the toilets. Wednesday, I got a little motivated and got a bunch of things off the list so Thursday nap time was mine! :)
5-3-1- Another way to organize my day. You make a list of 1 IMPORTANT thing that you MUST accomplish and this is the thing that will take the most time. Then you list 3 less important items, that will take less time that your #1 item. Lastly you find 5 quick to do list items and that's your list.
Example:
1- organize for tax appointment
3- pay Comcast bill, go to Target, Skype with Aunt Amanda
5- empty dishwasher, wash baby clothes, fold basket of dark laundry, watch Trophy Wife on dvr, shower
(Yes I put "shower" on my to do list. Unfortunately if I don't do that sometimes my to do list get too ambitious, or suddenly it's 2pm and the girls are waking up and I didn't get to shower while they were napping. Maybe my list should be 1-3-3)
I try to make a point everyday to put ONE selfish item on the list. Finish a chapter of my book, organize something that has been bugging me, watch one show that I want to see, call or text or Skype one friend or family member that I miss. Or if I find that I've had a busy week, and haven't had any me-time...THEN I have a whole nap time to myself. I shower, then take my time to do my hair, and read or watch tv for the WHOLE nap time...or nap myself. Tricky balance.