Life as a Leach

I'm a scheduler and a planner.  I can't help it--it comes honestly from my mother.  My calendar is on my phone and literally every. single. thing is written down in it...including when I need to call doctors at the end of the month to schedule pre-op appointments for May because they aren't booking that far out yet.   Ahem. So I like routines.  But I also like snow days.  When those two collide, I schedule up our snow day.  But don't worry--it's still fun!  We enjoyed some time outside, for sure! For the schedule, I have a pocket chart with wipe-off cards and clock faces on them.  Then I write out the schedule for the day accordingly.  For example: 9 a.m. breakfast 9:30 a.m. chores/clean up 10:00 a.m. cup activities 12:00 p.m. lunch 1:00 p.m. rest time 2:00 p.m. cup activities 4:30 p.m. school time (we practiced math facts, did Dreambox on the computer, practiced sight words, practiced the trumpet, etc.  It depended on...

...Amy and I planned both of our daughters' birthday parties tonight.  It's all set--even the menu, the guest list, and the materials needed.  The invitations aren't done yet, but I have a definite idea in my mind.  Yes, I know Abby is seven months old.  I usually have Caleb's planned six months in advance, so I'm slightly behind.  I've been a little busy!! Yes, I know I have a problem.  Don't judge.