tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25192475.post8745951970425885168..comments2024-03-18T19:34:36.812-07:00Comments on Morning Coffee: Confessions of a Slacker MomUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25192475.post-89264375704746450562010-05-23T21:58:49.369-07:002010-05-23T21:58:49.369-07:00Like good old Dr. Phil says, "people do what ...Like good old Dr. Phil says, "people do what works." I am twisting it to my own context, but seriously, why do it any differently? The more I schedule and plan things in writing, the more OCD I get. Although as a future school teacher, I know I will have to plan and assess and replan and such...I will never be one of those crazy ladies who are perfectly organized and never blink--they are a half step away from losing it, imo. Anyway, isn't that one of the beautiful things about homeschooling? That you can spontaneously do field trips (which by the way are considered by those in the teaching field to be the best learning experience) and such? And for heaven's sake, think of how much time gets lost in public school with classroom management, having large ratios, and all the parties and field days and such? Why do you hold yourself to impossible standards? JazzAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25192475.post-60648237188475521482010-05-18T18:00:08.982-07:002010-05-18T18:00:08.982-07:00I like using my dayplanner for tracking appointmen...I like using my dayplanner for tracking appointments (I am always on time!) and for setting daily goals for myself. This applies solely to my small sewing business and not for anything else at all.Alanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02169732072381476940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25192475.post-50985900055942429492010-05-18T14:06:18.964-07:002010-05-18T14:06:18.964-07:00Maybe I'm a super slacker, but you should give...Maybe I'm a super slacker, but you should give yourself some credit! I admire you for all that you do (spontaneous zoo trips and feast day services, included!). You're in the home, you're there for your kids, you're doing your absolute best. Nice work, Alana (same goes for everyone else who has commented with similar frustrations)!<br /><br />I'm not organized at all, and I have no idea how I'd handle homeschool or even just four seperate kids' schedules. Right now the only things working for me are a small planner that I can throw into my purse or prop up (spiral bound) for reference over my kitchen desk, AND a small spiral bound notebook that I just use for writing notes, lists, meal plans (when and if that happens) reminders, etc. It's sort of become my "brain", and I like it.Xenia Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08880128865699100105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25192475.post-61593622633514135142010-05-18T12:52:27.894-07:002010-05-18T12:52:27.894-07:00Thick coating of dust on my household chores box, ...Thick coating of dust on my household chores box, too.Alanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02169732072381476940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25192475.post-51308592405062033042010-05-18T11:14:50.218-07:002010-05-18T11:14:50.218-07:00Having always planned on being the perfect homemak...Having always planned on being the perfect homemaker, I was very shocked and disheartened to find that it didn't come naturally. Six year into my grown-up-ness and marriage, I still stink at it. <br />Schedules, methods, tips, guilt -- nothing sticks. <br />Something's got to, right???<br /><br />hugs and prayers! you've got a lot going on, ya know...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25192475.post-59826667657767801982010-05-18T10:57:22.439-07:002010-05-18T10:57:22.439-07:00I ordered MOTH once and I never did use it. I am ...I ordered MOTH once and I never did use it. I am more on the slacker side of the scale than control freak.<br /><br />When we homeschooled I tried doing a schedule for a while. The kids came to HATE it. Needless to say we NEVER kept to a schedule well. But in our own funky way we did get the schooling done...eventually.<br /><br />I have come to the realization at our family is different-and that I should come to accept that fact. We'll never be the family with the picture perfect kids, house or parents.<br /><br />There are days when the beds don't get made-days when the child with emotional issues has a public meltdown and I don't deal with it well-the days when the child who is mentally challenged does something inappropriate for the 100th time-days when I chuck the idea of a healthy dinner and we eat PB and J. <br /><br />And most days...don't drop in for a visit...call first...we NEED that extra clean up time, (if you know what I mean.) Actually, call a couple days ahead!<br /><br />I can identify with you, Alana! But remember through it all...Lord Have Mercy!mamajulianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17587916250051563299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25192475.post-32598546004597080382010-05-18T10:00:18.935-07:002010-05-18T10:00:18.935-07:00I wouldd really like it if you would get out of my...I wouldd really like it if you would get out of my head and STOP writing my personal feelings on your blog. It is just rude. ;-)<br />I am in the same boat. Or chair. Well, metaphorically speaking. Cause if we were in the same room there might be less blogging and more coffee and talking. lol So funny, I JUST told my kids that "many hands" saying yesterday. And your version fits my house better too. Sheesh! AND I bought the book. I have the 3x5 cards. The dividers... well, My box has actual dust on the lid. I see my problem is not getting the plan. It is DOING the plan. But I need to plan that better. lolHezrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09345835447459948572noreply@blogger.com