Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Our Routine - Two Kids

We're getting into the swing of things with our routine. Here is how it works for us with both kids' schedules. For times when Harper's not quite ready for a nap and not liking her chair, I've been using a sling to carry her around. This is extremely helpful when I want to get a few things done and I can't be in the same room with her and Z (We are still on high alert with Z's interaction with Harper. He is learning, but still not 100% obedient about not touching her faces- eyes especially- and not putting things in her mouth, like food he wants to share or her pacifier).

TimeHarperZMom
7amWake Up, FeedingStill asleep, or still playing in bedFeeding
8amAwake TimeWake UpGet Breakfast for Z (unless John has already)
8:15 - 9:00amNapBreakfast, Some Television, Getting DressedPut Harper to bed, Get Breakfast, Get Ready. On days I want a shower, I do that before Harper's 7am feeding.
8:45 or 9amMove to Car SeatGet in CarGet Kids in Car (When we have to be somewhere, approx. 3-4 times per week.). I'm trying to get all bags and such ready the night before so there is less to do that morning.
10amFeedingPlay. Good time for private play time. Or, I'm going to set him up with coloring or read books with him.Feeding
11amNapPlaytime with MomPlaytime with Z (outside when possible)
12pmStill NappingClean up and LunchLunch
1pmFeedingAlone playtime or TVFeeding
2/2:15pmSit with Z and meRead books then go to bed for napPut Z down for nap and then Harper
2:30pm-4pmNapNapNap (aahhh.... God shines his goodness on me!)
4pmFeedingGet up & Snack. If Z isn't up by 4pm, he plays while I'm feeding Harper. If he gets restless, I'll yell for him to go ahead and get out of bed.Feeding & Snack
5pm-6pmNapPlay with Mom and Alone Play timePlay with Z until have to get dinner ready
6/6:30pmNapDinnerDinner and then clean up
7pmFeedingPlaytime with DadFeeding
7:45pmSit with us for storytime before Z goes to bedGet ready for bed and storytimeStorytime
8/8:15pm - 10pmNapBedClean up, Change into PJs, Watch TV with John
10pmFeedingBedFeeding
10:45/11pmBedBedBed

2 comments:

Madelyn said...

So good D. You're a champ. I'm gonna steal this when we have 2 in July! :)

Michelle said...

thanks for this. puts it in perspective.