I was recently compared to a dear friend who has four kids and is a SAHM who also runs a business.
She has managed to run the house brilliantly and set a schedule for her children; aged between 6 months to 4 years old.
It is to the tee including their seating arrangement during meal times and incorporated play and study times.
Not to mention that she cooks as well!
Her children are obedient and listens to her instructions, well, maybe throws their tantrums once in awhile.
One of the ideas given to me was to also run a business and manage my lil' rainbow ... and the following was highlighted:
"Well, you can run a business as you have only one child which you can obviously manage".
They don't know my lil' rainbow like how hubby and I do ... her curiosity level is extremely high and she couldn't care less if she would be endangering herself.
To her, the world is safe and she can do anything and everything she wants.
I feel like a failure for not being able to have a schedule like my friend and grasping for tips online ... yes, try to Google "Schedule of a SAHM" and you'll know what I mean :)
Ultimately, through trial and error, you will soon find out that you will need to work the schedule around the child and not vice versa.
Every child is unique ... each household is different and runs according to the different personalities inhabiting it.
So, for any schedule you have drawn up, give it a little flexibility and don't stress yourself out ... they may change depending on your child ...
DAILY
(Mon - Fri)
6am "ME" time for prayers, etc
8am Lil' Rainbow wakes up. Breakfast together.
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9am Lil' Rainbow bathes and plays whilst I prepare meals in the kitchen.
11am Snack time and prepare for morning nap.
1pm Lil' Rainbow wakes up for lunch.
3pm Prepare for afternoon nap, I bf her and usually fall asleep together as she tends to cling for hours.
5pm Lil' Rainbow wakes up and plays. If the weather permits, we either go for a swim or go to the playground.
7pm Lil' Rainbow has her dinner and bathes with Daddy. Spends quality time with Daddy.
8pm Prepare for bedtime.
9pm "ME" time ie watch movies, etc.
You could incorporate laundry and other chores as well ... leave the vacuuming / bathroom cleaning for the weekend as hubby will help look after baby / toddler.
Sat / Sun
Flexible day ... ie host lunch / dinner with friends / family over, attend invites / events, shopping, etc.
WEEKLY (Specifically for managing house chores and once you have identified the time / hours you won't be disturbed)
* Again, this is just an outline and as a reminder so you don't forget.
Mon
Laundry
Tue
Clean floors and kitchen
Wed
Grocery shopping
Thu
Laundry
Fri
Clean bathrooms
If you don't have a schedule, that's okay as long as you can manage the important ones ie feeding the child and not forgetting, yourself!
Good luck! :D
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