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Thursday, August 18, 2011

The Notebook

The Notebook ... no I am not referring to the movie that makes me boohoo every time I watch it.  I am referring to what has essentially become my brain on paper!
In my effort to get more organized and stay on task during the day, I started using this notebook.  Each morning, I write a list of the things I need to do that day including calls I need to make, what needs to be cleaned around the house, what I need to do to get ready for dinner, etc.  If I don’t get something done, I leave it on there to write down for the next day.  I am amazed at how much it has helped me accomplish.  BL (or before the list), some days I would just get busy with the boys and forget about phone calls I need to make or bills I need to pay.  It has also helped keep me accountable to make sure that I get something done that day.  I must admit that I love to look at my list at the end of the day and see everything I have accomplished!
As much as it as helped plan my day, it has also been a challenge not to be a “slave” to my notebook.  I heard myself say, “D, wait until momma finishes _____ and then I will read the book” one too many times.  Yes, he needs to learn to wait and let me do something, but I want to never me too busy to sit down and play trains or read a book.
What helps keep you organized?  How do you plan your days?

2 comments:

  1. I have a similar system - the white board on my fridge. First thing each morning I write down my cleaning chore for the day as well as any other odds and ends that I see need done (like dishes, take out trash, call sister etc...) and then erase those that are done, keeping anything undone on there until it is finished. (Bathrooms and dusting seem to stay on there a few days!) My goal is to have everything done by Friday so that we have the weekend to spend as a family with no meal prep, cleaning or laundry to do.

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  2. The floors seem to stay on mine all week! :)

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