Also, I love the worksheet. Great to write out what works and what doesn’t, as well as a bucket list. Writing is thinking, and can reduce the stress when you need to get out of the house now- and need to make a quick decision.
Omg. I love the work sheet! I am literally working on our summer calendar!
And.. I’m new here and just found your Substack—so good! I’m writing about the chaos and joy of virtual work life (think Zoom calls + school pick-ups). Come say hi at The Virtual Life if you’re curious!
This was such a great reminder of the different seasons! I had been so stressed about making the summer *THE BEST EVER* but it’s just a season and it’ll be great no matter what.
Great reminders! When my kids were little, we had a different theme for each day that helped all of us survive: “Moan-y Monday” when we did chores, “Trips on Tuesday” which might just mean a trip to the library after a few quick errands, “Wacky Wednesday” where they had a fun babysitter for a few hours in the afternoon and Mom got out of the house. Like you said, it’s only a season - do your best and give yourself grace!
Helpful to see your daily schedule as a partial visual schedule on the wall. That would help me, too! I have a 3 yr old and we are in the midst of dropping naps and trying to instill quiet time. But, unsure if he’s really ready to drop a nap, and he doesn’t like quiet time. It’s hard to know what the exact schedule is, but maybe writing it down and posting on the wall would help me at least test out options to figure out what season we are in. 🤪
yes!! there really is not wrong way to do it, and if it doesn't work, you just try something new. we have been in that weird semi-nap dropped place many a time.
Also, I love the worksheet. Great to write out what works and what doesn’t, as well as a bucket list. Writing is thinking, and can reduce the stress when you need to get out of the house now- and need to make a quick decision.
totally agree! I need to write things down or they take up wayyyy too much brainspace.
This is great! I live in Florida and am a SAHM but summer gets even hotter around here so we do have to reassess
This is so helpful, I love it!
you are so welcome Carrie!
Omg. I love the work sheet! I am literally working on our summer calendar!
And.. I’m new here and just found your Substack—so good! I’m writing about the chaos and joy of virtual work life (think Zoom calls + school pick-ups). Come say hi at The Virtual Life if you’re curious!
https://substack.com/@hayleegernert
thank you so much for reading, Haylee! I will check it out :)
This was such a great reminder of the different seasons! I had been so stressed about making the summer *THE BEST EVER* but it’s just a season and it’ll be great no matter what.
ugh yesss. I have to remind myself of that every summer!
Great reminders! When my kids were little, we had a different theme for each day that helped all of us survive: “Moan-y Monday” when we did chores, “Trips on Tuesday” which might just mean a trip to the library after a few quick errands, “Wacky Wednesday” where they had a fun babysitter for a few hours in the afternoon and Mom got out of the house. Like you said, it’s only a season - do your best and give yourself grace!
i love these themes!!!! Moany Monday wins, hahah!
Helpful to see your daily schedule as a partial visual schedule on the wall. That would help me, too! I have a 3 yr old and we are in the midst of dropping naps and trying to instill quiet time. But, unsure if he’s really ready to drop a nap, and he doesn’t like quiet time. It’s hard to know what the exact schedule is, but maybe writing it down and posting on the wall would help me at least test out options to figure out what season we are in. 🤪
yes!! there really is not wrong way to do it, and if it doesn't work, you just try something new. we have been in that weird semi-nap dropped place many a time.