A Stay-At-Home Mom's Schedule

Every once in awhile I find myself asking "what do I do with this kid?" Passing the time as a stay-at-home mom with a toddler is quite the challenge. Filling your day (and really, your child's) from 7 A.M. to 7 P.M. forces you to get inventive. If I'm having a "good mom" day, I channel in my former teacher-self and vary activities frequently so she doesn't get bored. Because when she gets bored, that's when her inner diva appears. If Addie's happy with an activity, we stay there as long as she likes, minus television...most of the time. Let me tell you, not all days are ideal. Today, we spent way too much time in front of the tube since I could barely watch Adeline, due to my dreaded all-day morning sickness. However, a typical day is compromised of the following activities. I find that the structure keeps us both entertained and happy. 

Breakfast (she just HAD to have popcorn this particular morning)

Morning walk with the dogs (usually Addie's the one being pushed in the stroller)

Play outside

Create

Music and LOTS of dancing

Art project (not always composed on the dog)

Lunch

Read

Nap

Daily outting

Free play

More time outside

Television time, A.K.A. time for me to get stuff done

Dinner

Evening walk

Bath

Story time and prayers

Time for mom to recuperate and relax!