how do you manage your time?

Question

i have a 14 month old son and soon due to have another baby and my time management stinks there is never enough time in the day to do even the simplict things if i want a bath i have to have my son in the bathroom with me or i don't get one. the washing is pileing up and it's really stressing me out so if you could tell me how you manage maybe it will help me out. thank you.

how do you get everything done with an active baby

my sons routine is bang on it just everytinhg else.

he climbs out of everything so a baby walker is no good he is off and into everything

Answer 1

Hunni this is the hardest time of your life but it does get better I promise!

Lower your expectations of what you can achieve in a day to zero. Just plan to survive the day doing nothing more than feeding and changing your son. Then when you do achive something else in addition, you will feel great.

Simplify your life down to basics. Everything needs to be wearable without ironing. Food needs to be easy, nutritious and quick! De clutter and there is less to tidy!

Accept help offered gratefully there are absolutely no medals to be won for struggling. If someone offers to take your son out then say yes!!

If you are financially secure then pay someone else to do the cleaning washing etc. If not then make time. Use your child's naps, put a load on overnight. Use supermarket online delivery services.

Get 2 old fashioned play pens. One upstairs and one down Put toys in them and then put him in it to keep him safe while you bath or do chores that he can't help with. He will survive if he can see you!

Hate to say this girl, but the TV and computers are big time drains for a busy mom be disciplined.

Finally at some time when he is asleep make time for a treat for yourself every day. It might just be 10 minutes with your feet up and a cup of tea, or a phonecall to a friend, or a magazine or even just to visit the loo in peace!

Forgot to mention... get out every day even if it's just a short walk coz you don't have to look at the pile of unfinished tasks and you can meet other mums in the same situation as you.

Answer 2

When you use dishes, rinse them out and load them straight into the dishwasher. When its full, turn it on and walk away. Start a load of clothes in the morning, switch to the dryer during a nap, and fold that evening. Keep wake up time, feeding times, bed time, and bath time on a schedule. He's big enough to eat table food, so he's old enough for a full schedule. Wash when your husband gets home, or during one of the naps. Dust to music and maybe you can get him dancing with you as you clean a bit. I remember cleaning a house as we were preparing to move with the crib in the livingroom, music blaring, the baby playing and dancing, and me mopping up a storm. Try a playpen if you want to. There are just times that you need to do things. Your child doesn't have to be amused 24/7 by you. Give him a couple toys, pop him in a playpen, and go switch out the laundry. Or fold it in the livingroom so you can keep an eye on him. Let him play with the socks while you fold towels. Anything to get the work done. At least he'll get older! And it really does get easier as they age, at least cleaning does.

Answer 3

I know how you feel. I have 2yr old twins and used to freak out because simple things like washing,household chores were lacking. Take a bath when your partner is home, you have to have me time or else you will burn out. I find the best times to do the chores is when one of my twins is napping. The other twin plays with there toys,listen to music etc whilist I put a load in the washing machine etc. I think the biggest thing is having the energy to do anything aswell, but if you have it in your mind what you plan to do you feel better about it. But dont over do it, share the chores with your partner. You will need the help for when the new bub arrives. Good luck and try not to stress.

Answer 4

I so know the feeling.

Try to plan out your days the best that you can. Take turns on household chores and with your child. Put your son down for a nap and then take your shower and do laundry. Make sure your child is on a schedule , eating times, bathing times, sleeping times, etc. They get used of a time for these things and are less likely to get in the way of things you need to do. Once a week have someone take your kid for a bit and clean and relax. I say all this but I am yet to get it all together, Good luck.

Answer 5

First of all, if you are cluttered, get rid of what you dont need..Secondly remember "a place for everything and everything in its place". Then, make out a schedule such as Saturday-laundry day, but if you can do a little at a time, it won't be so overwhelming. Purchase the baby a walker or something that he can safely entertain himself in. When cleaning the kitchen, strap him into his highchair after you have eaten and let him feed himself while you cleanup. Then bathe him as you normally would. If things get too out of control, enlist grandparents or other family members to babysit while you clean house. Good Luck!

Answer 6

I have 3 kids under 5, I just prioritise things that need doing, for example your about to have a new baby. While sterlizing bottles put on a load of washing, boil the kettle have a drink then use some water for the bottles. See you have done a few jobs there in a matter of 10 mins. Only Iron clothes when necessary I use the tumble drier then put clothes on coat hangers. Put all shoes in a box near the door this should make things easier. When your eldest is asleep for his nap. organise things for later. But remember your rest you need rest or you won't be able to cope trust me i thought i was wonderwoman, then i crashed. Not plesant. A little bit of dust is not going to kill anybody so don't worry. Enjoy your children

Answer 7

Well, How long does it take to get there? Do you have any time waiting for the teacher/tutor? Maybe you can study/ do homework in the car, and in your spare times you can do projects. Are there any classes offering shorter periods of dance?Check with the studio to see if you can do dance every 2 days or something. It's a better option, because if your dream is to be a dancer, and you get permanetly injured, you'll need a different profession, and that's what school's for. Any more q's and info can me mailed 2 me. Hope I helped!

Answer 8

anything is only important, if you attach a meaning of importance to it,
you have to ask your self questions like if i didnt
do the washing what could i do instead,
and if i didnt do the washing what would happen,
to cure stress a good way i feel is to
sit down and pick a spot on the wall to stare at,
now while looking at the wall allow your vision
to expand so you can still see the spot on the wall
also you can see what is going on at the sides
of the room as well,
it takes some getting used to
however i find it very hard to get stressed doing this

Answer 9

I ahve twins and I used cloth nappies. I have no real memory how i did it all. I remember i would feed them and then put them in their cot to play while i Had a shower. this was the most important thing to me. I didn't care if they had to cry for 2 min. as long as i got my shower. I felt human then. I would wash the nappies while they were awake then as soon as they went to sleep i would hang them out then come in and have a quick coffee. Have some time for me. I made tea at whatever time i could and had gates to confine them to one large room when i washed the floors Good luck

Answer 10

I dont, with three kids & a full time job I just run about from one task to the next in no perticular order until everything is done & I can finally sit down & relax.