Back-to-School Morning Routines

My cute boy gets easily distracted, (especially before school). 

He loves to hide and play - and because he plays soooo quietly,

sometimes I don't figure it out until it's almost time to leave for school.

 To avoid ...
"get-dressed-as-quick-as-you-can-grab-toast-on-your-way-out," 

I've devised  come up with a plan to help him focus on his morning routine.

My plan is to print his job chart on cardstock (business card size),

attach it onto a lanyard with a pen, and let him wear it around his neck.

As he completes each job, he'll check it off.  At the end of the week,

he'll have a chance earn extra privileges depending on the amount of completed jobs

Click HERE to download a copy of the job chart.

 Do you think it will work?

What are you doing to prepare for the before school rush?

Organizing Tip of the Month

Click HERE  for the organizing tip of the month in Kern County Family Magazine!

Gotta Bite the Bullet

I've gotta do something differerent.Things are not getting done.
I  feel like I'm always behind.
I get overwhelmed easily

Actually, I know what I need to do.  In fact, I've known for a long time,
but I've been dreading it and avoiding it and...

But I've decided...

Bite the Bullet

and get up early!

I'm totally doing THIS - anyone want to join me?

The Sabbath Day

I love this picture. 

It reminds me to always come to Jesus Christ and he will fill my soul with peace, love, and the personal inspiration I need to handle all the things that come my way.

 I love the Sabbath Day. 

It gives me a new start each week, to set goals, to make new commitments, to be better.

I'm going to get up a little earlier this week to ensure I spend a little quiet time reading the scripures, praying and planning my day.

What will you improve this week?