Gearing up for a better day!

Last night after talking to husband I told him that I was going to make the kids a schedule for this summer. I know, I know, summer is supposed to be a laid back, fun time for the kids. However, after living through yesterdays chaos I think we need some kind of structure. So, this morning when the kids woke up they found a little schedule on the fridge. Wanna see it?

Summer Schedule

• Eat breakfast
• Get dressed
• Brush teeth
• Make bed
• May play wii of computer, but no later than 9:00
• Play either inside or outside
• Eat lunch
• Read books
• Either practice flashcards or use workbook for 20 minutes
• Play either inside or outside
• At 5:30 may either play wii or computer
• Dinner
• Bath
• Story time
• Bed 

So far today it does seem to be working. I realize that I did not include things like running errands and special activities. My hope is that they'll only have to refer to this for a short period of time to get into a routine of sorts, thereby lengthening their lifespan and saving my sanity. And if all else fails my parents will be back from vacation at the beginning of next week and I can always enlist their help.