@Jean@MommyToTwoBoys, I had a very similar college experience. One semester I had to color code my calendar to keep track of it all, but I totally stayed on top of it. The next semester I was kind of a flake.

Hope you are enjoying being back in the routine of school. I know we are!!

I totally agree about getting more done with less time. In college, my best semester was when I took 18 credits, chaired the homecoming at UConn, and got straight A’s, among other activities. Then 2 semesters later when I had 13 credits and did nothing I was a lazy slob!

We did have a relaxed August, like you, and it was terrible. My son was out of control. He didn’t listen, had tantrums, and we were just pulling our hair out.

For the most part our days are laid out, but what we do during free times varies; playground, park, walk, aquarium, museum, etc.

I’m with you – about once a month, I just mark everything as read and move on. It does feel so good!

One day off the schedule is all it takes around here, too!

Yes – all alive is the goal. Some days that’s the best I can do! And I love that your 3yo said “intervene” – that’s one smart kiddo.

Ha – that made me laugh. Why does free time sound so good, but frequently end so badly?!

Reading this made me laugh. I would point to a specific one but, really, it was the whole post. Thanks for that, I really needed something to smile about today.

Must just be me who was out of whack.

My 3 year old used the word “intervene” I must use that word often.