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Heidi 08:20 AM 09-27-2011
My most challenging time of day is when the 4 yo sib of 3 other dck's is here. He comes at 11, and they all go home at 3:45.

Even the most peaceful day goes kaput the minute he arrives (from preschool), so I am trying to keep the inside free play to a minimum when he is here. He's a very physical child, and rarely "plays" with any toys. Ex: he may build a block tower for 3 or 4 minutes, but then knocks it down and moves on). He does participate in group activities (basically, when I am doing the creative thinking for him). Sad, I know, but it is what it is...

The other difficult time is when mom arrives. I figure if everyone is in the cart at arrival, I can hand them right over with their coats on, thus eleminating the chaos and drama.

So, here it is:

OUR DAILY SCHEDULE
7:30-8:30 Indoor free-play
8:30-9:00 Breakfast
9:00-9:30 Table top activities (art, playdough, puzzles)
9:30-10:30 Indoor Free-play
10:30-10:45 Clean-up, diaper changes, get ready for outside
10:45-11:45 Outdoor play
11:45-12:15 Lunchtime, (then brush teeth, get ready for nap)
12:15-12:30 Story time
12:30-3:30 Afternoon Nap/Quiet play
3:30-3:45 Snack
3:45-4:00 Clean up snack, diaper changes, potty
4:00-4:45 Neighborhood Walk (4 out of 5 ride in cart)
4:45 Everyone gets picked up

(soiled diapers will be changed as needed)

This schedule will work for the other children, as well, and should make life easier once he arrives. He is here all day on Fridays, so he will get to particpate in some indoor free-play and tabletop activities those days.


I know you are all jealous of my ridiculously short day!
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Christian Mother 08:44 AM 09-27-2011
I love your schedule!! Mine is very similar although we don't have a walk around the neighborhood bc my first pick up is at 3:30pm. But I think I should def. incorporate that into my day bc the weather is soooo nice!! Hope your new schedule works out for you and makes your day easier!!
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Michael 09:26 PM 09-27-2011
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