I would like to gather some ideas for making the most of my time at each obligation. Please offer any tips and tricks if you've been in a similar situation!
2006-12-30 14:20:55 · 14 answers · asked by laurajoy79 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
Calendar! Calendar! Calendar! The one that has each day seperated with all hours of the day. Make sure you write thing in there to make it easier for you. You can also do a weekly menu for home meals. Plan ahead when your going to go shopping, etc. Let you kids know on the calendar when you will have time to do something fun with them. Do NOT forget to pencilin your Hubby. Give him some of your time as well. Remind yourself that this is temporary. Good Luck! '-)
2006-12-30 14:24:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congrats! I've been there, done that! First, don't let anyone discourage you....your kids will survive and benefit in the long run and besides, you're setting a great example. Second, get organized, deligate chores when you can, and learn NOT to sweat the small stuff. You don't mention the ages of your kids, but start out from the beginning letting them know what you're doing, why you're doing it, and what your expectations are from them. I agree with the previous advice about cooking several meals at once, and you can ease laundry chores by assigning laundry baskets for each person in the household. They can put their laundry in the laundry room, you wash and dry...and return clothing to their basket to be folded or hung up and put away by kids/hubby. Dad can take on some homework duty with the kids. No doubt you need to have his full support and help for you all to have the best experience. It can be a wonderful time.........for all of you.......if each person does his/her part. Education is important.....and know this is only for a while....that it will be worth it........and always know that you CAN DO IT if you want it bad enough! Good luck!
2006-12-30 14:34:08 · answer #2 · answered by wild_angel_greeneyes_f44 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try getting most of your classes online, then you can do school work when you don't have other pressing needs, like kids or dinner. Also, let the kids know they are going to need to learn to be more self-sufficient (depending on age) and get dad to help out with chores as necessary.
Make a calendar, and write all the due dates of papers, tests, school stuff on the calendar and consult it each day.
Also, a tip that helps me when I'm cramming for a test, I study the night before, go to bed at a decent hour, then get up at an ungodly hour like 3:30-4:00 am and study some more.
So far, so good, I've maintained a great relationship with my kids, and I'm carrying a 3.93 gpa.
2006-12-30 14:28:54 · answer #3 · answered by cinquefoil_solis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a family meeting. Enlist their help with household chores. Assign duties according to age/responsibility. Set time frame for each chore . Husband may find himself at school plays, pta mettings, teacher conferences etc. Keep laundry sorted into piles in the laundry room and whoever passes the door can throw in/take out a load etc. Cook on weekends and freeze a few meals for week nights, use prepared foods when appropriate. You will do fine if you can convince everyone to share the load. Good luck.
2006-12-30 14:26:38 · answer #4 · answered by classic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I'm a mom of an 8 year old boy, just got married about 4 months ago and have a full-time and part-time job and I attend classes online.... Honestly, at first it was exciting because the rush of trying to accomplish so much.. And then it got old and it started to really bother me and my way of life!
What I did was talk to my family about it all. We started a game plan and I made them aware of the way things would change and how we could work through it all. My husband was very supportative and so was every one else... I made sure I was able to juggle it all and at first I was then I had to honesly have some time for myself and the family.... Just don't try to do it all... Have a plan A, B and C. And keep the faith!!!!
2006-12-30 14:49:09 · answer #5 · answered by danxtsupamodel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a single mother of four children, i work 48 hours a week til 4am in the morning, i take care of the house,car,yard,cats, children and boyfriend (when time allows). My suggestion to you is to jump right back into school until you get a degree. Make a plan and stick with it, you can do anything you want to do when your mind is set on it. Turn to friends and family when help is needed. Most of all...DO NOT FORGET YOUR "ME TIME". Even if its a hot bath at 2 am when all are in bed. Good luck, wish you best. gidg
2006-12-30 14:30:27 · answer #6 · answered by gidg 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im in the same boat. I have a fiance, 3 children, full time student and work 1 and 1/2 jobs. best thing to do is make sure you get a planner and follow it the best way you can. make sure you make time for your family and definitly make time for yourself. Suck up to your professors, and let them know your situation the fist day of class. Get as much help from your boyfriend/husband as you can. Its gonna be a tough task but dont give up, you can do it. Oh, and pray, a lot :)
2006-12-30 14:25:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a lot of deep breaths. If you can stock up on easy meals. Try taking one day a week to cook so you can heat up meals on the fly. I used to take my books and study on my lunch break, and get up early before everyone else and study. Do not try and take a full course load or you will overwhelm yourself, at least for your first session back. Make sure that your family understands how busy you are going to be and assign chores to everyone. And breathe.
2006-12-30 14:26:08 · answer #8 · answered by vieveia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-28 18:52:48 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Been there, done that!.....time managment, organize every aspect of your life....get on a schedule and stick to it!...it'll take some time but be consistent! I did it for 5 years...school, fulltime work, single mom! I had 2 days off a month! I'm laughing now!
It was worth it!
Good Luck!
2006-12-30 14:26:01 · answer #10 · answered by Ŗεŋεε 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋