Mommy's Game Plan

The other day, Tom asked me what I had to do that day. I thought over my plans and answered "not much." Tom was shocked and couldn't imagine a day where he really had not much to do - poor guy. There was plenty to do, there always is, but nothing was urgent that day. I guess I never thought about that much before, what it would be like to have deadlines and stuff like that day in and out. Yeah, I've got it pretty good. Since that conversation, I've kind of thought about it a lot. It was just in passing, I know, but I can't stop thinking about it.

I think one of the things that makes my days a little "easier, " or more flexible is knowing I have a Mommy Game Plan. I have it laminated, clipped to my calendar that sits on my desk in the kitchen. Now don't go thinking I'm over-the-top crazy here. I've used it for years now and it really keeps things moving along. I haven't been very good keeping with it lately, thus the selfish reason for this post. Every now and then this blog keeps me in check.

I have my week broken down into different categories: workouts, cleaning, dinner meals, etc. Then I write own what I plan to do on Monday for each of those things: I run 3 miles/weights, kids laundry and downstairs, muffins for breakfast, Mexican for dinner. Etc., etc. It makes everything seem doable, I'm able to make sure everything gets done throughout the week - which leaves me guilt free feeling when there is down-time and I'm playing trains, instead of stressing about what should be done.

It's fairly easy, yet helps this mommy manage my time. Gotta love that.