Why am I doing this again?!?

[Mama~Love]

I guess I need a reminder on why I'm doing this. It's been a challenge lately, as I've started working full-time in the evenings about a month ago or so. I'm still trying to get used to it, along with everyone else.

It seems like once everyone is finally moving in the mornings, we don't have much time left for anything. I don't know what to do. I leave at 1:30pm, and get home at about 10:15pm. Everyone is usually in bed when I get home.

I usually get up at around 6:30, sometimes earlier, sometimes later. I then have to make sure the boys are up & getting ready for school, and I need a bit of time to just sit & think about the day. I also work at home, and need time to fit that into my time too.

I am really crappy about planning my time. I really need help with this, and have told DH this too. I get so excited about HSing, then fail to follow through when the time comes as there's always something else that needs to get done, like the laundry & cleaning, bills, appts. to make, etc. The older kids try to help out after school & when I'm gone, but it doesn't seem to look any better to me.

How can I make the most of what little time we have in the mornings? Any other WOHM's out there with advice??

TIA!!

[MaterBum]

I only work out of the home part time, and then do at home hours for the others. But I just wanted to tell you that it is hard to juggle it all!

I've decided to let things go more than I used to be willing to do. That often means a major laundry marathon one day a week and DH and I staying up folding, but it gets done. The kids come first now, instead of a clean house or empty laundry hamper.

It also means recognizing all the overlap that exists in what the kids do and learn. This stops me from trying to come up with 10 activities in a day when 2 or three will accomplish all the same things.

And you're doing it because you love your kids! And you want them to learn in the most loving, nurturing environment you can provide.

Sorry it's so tough adjusting to getting back to work and hs'ing. Be easy on yourself; you'll find your groove.

[babycarrier]

I've found it takes a long time to adjust to new schedules. I work full time in the evenings and it is really challenging.

Give yourself time to get used to the new schedule. Go easy on you. Keep the fun stuff as you all adjust. Sometimes it is really hard then it is time to step back and reevaluate what the days are like.

I think being organized about it is super key. I'm learning all the time how to organize it better. Have a day for the library. certain times for certain subjects. not too many activities. a marathon cleaning day every 10 days or so with regular picking up as we go along.

It's a hard go but it is better than the alternative. be kind to yourself.

[Mama~Love]

Thanks for the replies! I guess I was feeling overwhelmed yesterday. I need an organizer of some sort. Anyone know of a good one?