Record Life’s Precious Moments (Motherhood & The Art of Organization, Part IV)
August 17, 2006
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This is the fourth and final post in the Motherhood & The Art of Organization series. Last week, we focused on The Best Laid Plans Often Go Astray. Now that we all understand the importance of flexibility in our daily agenda, let’s talk about how to take time and record and organize all the wonderful memories we make with our families each day.
By this point, you know I’m all about organization. But, we have to make sure we are still taking time to stop and smell the roses. We still need to operate like families, not robots. We live in a hectic, fast paced society. We don’t want to become so list and schedule driven that life just passes us by.
Here’s how to make sure you Record Life’s Precious Moments:
- Get a journal: They come in many forms: everything from the traditional diary, the baby book, the trendy journal or even just a spiral. The important thing here is that you record some memories on paper. You think you’ll never forgot the way your little one asked for “more nilk pease“or the day he first said his ABCs, but the fact is, you will! So, write it down. A great way to do this is to take 10 minutes each night before you go to sleep and jot down some notes. If everyday is completely out of the question, then maybe try for once a week. Read more
The Cure for Lunch Room Drama?
August 16, 2006
I saw an ad for a book called Where Should I Sit at Lunch? The Ultimate 24/7 Guide to Surviving the High School Years. I’m thinking this is a must-read for both parents and their preteen/teenage children. I’m hearing that at my elementary school there’s a “popular” table at lunch in the 4th grade!Harriet S. Mosatche, a co-author of this book, is known as Dr. M on the Girl Scouts of America site and Karen Unger, is a writer, editor and former manager of program development for Girl Scouts. They have broken down the high school “experience” into 10 chapters, dealing with things such as friendships, relationship with parents, jobs, preparing for the future, etc. Check it out and let us know what you think.
What to Expect in Elementary School: A Grade-by-Grade Guide
August 15, 2006
My good friend, SharpMom Lori, passed along an article from Parenting.com called “A Guide to Every Grade.” This is some good, back-to-school reading. It gives an overview of what to expect and watch out for grade-by-grade (K-5th).
My daughter (a.k.a. Her Highness) started 1st grade last week! Now she’s officially “a grader” as she calls it. No tears so far, so that’s good news, but she did already lose her lunch box (notes: lunch box was lost after eating lunch; lunch box was never lost in Kindergarten???). “It just vanished into thin air,” she explained. I’m hoping it mysteriously reappears before I buy ANOTHER new one! Isn’t back to school time fun?
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Hi, I'm Katie. I’ve been successfully working at home and homeschooling my kids for the past 14 years, so I figured it’s time to get out there and start sharing what I’ve learned along the way. I'm glad you're here to join in the fun!
