Schedules and Outings

"Redeeming the time, because the days are evil." Eph. 5:16

A Set Schedule:

Schedule means: "a series of things to be done or of events to occur at or during a particular time or period"

I love being random and very spontaneous. I dislike doing things day-to-day. I am NOT a schedule person, yet I have begun to appreciate them. I am even thankful for them. I realized to happy peaceful home, a schedule is a must-have!

I have three girls under three which could be challenging, yet because I set up a schedule, it has made motherhood to me MUCH easier.

I created my daily schedule on my phone calendar app. Every hour is dedicated to something I consider to be important to my family. 

Here is my daily schedule for my family:

7:30-9:00 AM Quiet Time
9:00-10:00 AM Bible Reading Time
10:00-Noon Indoor Play Time
Noon-1:00 PM Lunch Time
1:00-3:00 PM Nap Time
3:00-5:00 PM Outdoor Play Time
5:00-6:00 PM Music Time
6:00-7:00 PM Dinner Time
7:00-8:00 PM Evenings with Dad Time
8:00-9:00 PM Bath Time and Bed Time
9:00-11:00 PM Us Time

No, I don't always follow this. Life is constantly giving us surprises. This just helps me stay focused, get back on track, and use my time wisely.

(Gal. 6:9, Pro. 14:1)
When you are creating a schedule for your family, remember to set aside time for your priorities. I have a time for the Lord and Bible Reading. I have a time for play with the girls. I have a time for my husband and myself. If something is important to you, you will set aside time for it. 

"The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life." Prov. 31:11-12

Outings:

I try to get out once-twice a week with my girls. Since I am a spontaneous person, it's important for me to break the schedule with an outing. Our favorite is going to the LIBRARY! We have a library close by that also has a park. It's the best combination for my little girls and me. We love that we can get some fresh air, swing on the swing set and play on the playground. We love visiting the library and get a new set of books/DVDs. The girls pick one or two and I pick out the rest. The library is great whether it's summer and hot or whether it's winter and freezing! I use the "Goodreads" app to get recommendation on new books for the girls. The library is the perfect outing because it's free, it's easy, and it's fun!! 

What are some of your favorite outings??