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Stephanie,
I remember when you were worrying about going back to work, and I thought to myself... "Before you know it, she'll be back home!" I think you're going to LOVE it.
The people on this site are awesome. I am so glad you posted this, because it is so helpful to read all of the wonderful ideas that other SAHMs or any moms use to keep themselves sane.
I don't have much to add here. One thing I recently did was set up a check list for Stephen that has made my mornings nicer. It has thirteen items on it. Anything from turing off his nightlight... to showering/dressing... to kissing Mommy goodbye. We only use it on weekdays to get ready for school, and the only three "chores" that are on it are: Make your bed, Put dirty clothes in the hamper, and Do a quick pick-up in the playroom. Everything else is really to get himself ready for school, but he LOVES taking his pencil and checking off his own items, and at the end of the week, he gets $.25 for each day that he completes, and puts the $1.25 in his piggy bank. He is just at the point where he is beginning to read and count $$. So...it has worked wonderfully with him, and it has given him some sense of saving as well. Your girls are probably much too young for this (as is Sarah), and Joey is probably way beyond it, unless you can adapt it to tasks that he needs to get done in the morning or during the day. I think it would depend on the kid.
Another "list" that I have created for myself is my main shopping page. It seems that the three stores that I need to hit most frequently are grocery, Walmart or Target, and BJ's. So, on the computer I created one sheet of paper with those three lists on them. As things run out in the house, I add them to the appropriate list, and then when I am ready to go...I can cut away that portion of the page and off I go! It just helps me keep track of what needs to be bought WHERE...Prior to this, I used to have a grocery list and in the middle of groceries I'd write diapers & wipes...but then I'd skip over it while grocery shopping thinking to myself..."Oh, I'll pick those up at Walmart later, because they're so much cheaper." ...and then the list would get thrown away, and I'd forget to buy them.
As far as laundry goes...it's neverending! And now with # 3 coming...I'm in for it! I just try to do 1-2 loads per day so it doesn't get too backed up. I can't say that this ALWAYS happens, but when I can manage it, it just makes laundry a little more bearable.
I am not this organized, but I have a friend who divides her entire week up. Of course, her kids are both in school all day, and she's home, But she designates one major task per day i.e. Monday-change all sheets, Tuesday-floors, Wed.-dusting, etc. Right now, that could't work for me, but maybe someday I will be that organized!!!???
You're going to be great! Let us know how it's going!
Keep the great ideas coming, everyone!!! I'll keep checking back!
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Lisa,
mom to Stephen(6/4/00)
Sarah(DS 5/17/03)
and baby #3 due (7/6/06)
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03-21-2006 07:59 PM
...I mean I think I will deserve it with my 2 lil' devils 
