So as we venture into August we start with Trazzle, NickNacks, Lauren, Feetheart, Toffee, PA, Blue, WhoKnows, Emgels and the return of the lovely PMPY I am hoping that as the month progresses and schools start to return that we might see the return of the lovely Linzer and a few other mio fledglings who have been fully occupied with the adventures of summer holidays. However, I expect many will have holidays and activities that mean that this month will be fairly quiet.
So far this month we have established that childminders like biscuits, PA is charged with thrilling us with her adventures in the heat and the wandering PMPY has returned to the fold.
Last night I browsed the fly website contents/advice on returning to school. It was long winded but essentially:
- set up a system for letters/bags,
- make sure you have the stationary supplies and spare sets/re-ordering system in place (most of us will be spared this),
- try to go through uniforms for what will last early and only buy what is needed to be replaced.
- Don't leave it to last minute.
- Set up routines for the dc for morning, after school and before bedtime with clear tasks for then to do (eg packing bags /laying out clothes the night before, teeth/clothes/make bed before school etc)
- The last tip was the most useful: A week before school is due to restart, move the bedtime back 15mins per night until bedtime is back into term time mode and mornings start at school time.
This year i have had the rule that if it has been bought it needs labelling straight away. My goal is that by the end of the week the old stuff will be gone through and grown/worn out removed and the uniform/pe kit/bag is made up and ready to go and stored in it's term time position. I will have shoes to get but ds' feet are growing so they will have to wait.
So I will leave you with that thought and the fact that september is a mere 4 and a bit weeks away. So make the most of anti-procrastination wednesday?
Which brings us nicely to our daily focus: Wednesday is anti-procrastination day.
Which means all those jobs that you have been putting off are your focus. You know the ones, the box of paperwork/art master pieces/ clearing out the under cupboard. Making that appointment you are dreading. Doesn't have to be big, but you do need to just get it done. Go on, you can do it!
Yeah i know probably lost any newbies. Ok I might have forgotten to mention the daily focus. Every day has a focus.
monday: home bleurgh blessing
tuesday: planning including meal planning
wednesday: anti-procrastination
thursday: errand day
friday: this used to be date night. Not sure what happened with it though as it now seems to be clean out car day.
saturday: family fun hell day
sunday: renew your spirit day.
These are designed to focus you on stuff that you need to do every week. Plus ensure you remember to focus on your loved ones and yourself a bit too. Clearer? if not delurk and ask, you know you want to... otherwise sit tight and it might become clearer as we go through the month.
Right the first of the month. The Shiney sink baby step. don't just clean it shine it to within an inch of its life. It's motivating, no really it is.
Got the hang of the babysteps? Ok so the zones for August should be found here First up is zone 1: Front porch/entrance (hall)/dining room. Your next task is to spend 15mins in this zone decluttering. yep that means getting rid of the rubbish/broken/unwanted stuff, relocating stuff that should have a home else where etc.
Once you have decluttered there are missions, short tasks to focus on ensure the zone, once decluttered, stays that way. So your mission should be found here You might need to scroll to the correct day.
Some where there is in depth cleaning lists. As I understand it, this is currently unneeded. However, should you have completed the decluttering and are regularly managing the missions, let me know and I will find the link for you.
So now you have everything that you need for the first of August. Time to get enjoying the month. Ready, Set, Go...
Happy flying. 