Hello there! Welcome back!
I have came to the conclusion that I am tired of the Chaos. As I sat here on a Friday afternoon with 5 kids (schools out for fall break), no vehicle, and utter chaos I came to the decision that enough is enough. I did some searching on the internet for Large Family blogs and I couldnt fathom what I found. Families of 12, 14, 16 or more kids blogging about how they do it and keep their homes running ship shape. And here I sit in total chaos, pillows and toys everywhere, papers and shoes and of course the TV constantly running and noise and concert decibles. Order needs to be restored in this home and guess what, this week is my last week of work and then things are changing drastically here. I am giving myself these last few days to bone up on my organization tips that I have found, ideas and tips on raising a large family, meal ideas and shopping tips. I am sure the kids will balk and I will have other family members tell me that I am not doing things right but things have got to change around here.
Kids will be given chores that will be done before anything else around here. Beds will be made before off to school, and no more of sleeping in til 715-730 and throwing clothes on and running out the door for school. Kids will be up promptly by 630 for breakfast and chores and will be ready for their rides when they arrive. These are just a few things that have popped into my little head of mine today and Im sure there will be more.
Keep coming back for more insight into my craziness. It should be a wild ride!
2 comments:
Good for you Michelle! I know it will be really tough at first, but I don't think you will regret it once you get through the rough patch.
Responsibility is so good for kids.
Keep your head up, getting a plan is the first step. Getting up with the darn alarm clock is another story! HUGS
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