- …the clutter is under control, the stuff is subdued, the kids know where things should go.
- …a basic weekly schedule is in place for chores, schoolwork, shopping and other family activities.
- …household routines are predictable so family members know what to expect most of the time.
- …important household and home-school items can be easily located and are kept in a dedicated storage area.
- …important information and papers are readily accessible.
- …incoming information is quickly handled with temporary and permanent files.
- …meals are on the table in a timely fashion.
- …children are ready for bed at a reasonable hour.
- …you are in bed at a not-too-unreasonable hour.
- …you have 15-30 minutes for tea in the afternoon. 🙂
This is from Educating the WholeHearted Child by Clay and Sally Clarkson. I thought this list was particularly telling in regards to what one should expect from oneself.
And I highly recommend this book. It’s jam packed with encouragement, books, resources, information, ideas, and ideals along with whole hearted support (pun intended). It helps you see where you can do better in your realm of keeper of the home, and challenges you to do better. I can’t even begin to list all the benefit I got from this book so do yourself a favor, read it, and see for yourself.
Oh yeah, according to this list , I am doing much better than I would have thought I was doing. 🙂
I “tagged” you for a 5th photo meme…hop by my blog for details! XO
Hmm..she’s a good author. I have one of her other books…I believe it’s the ministry of motherhood or maybe it’s the mission of motherhood…both are by her. Thanks for the tip on this book, too! I’ll add it to my “to read” shelf!
Thanks, Jess! This was great!
Funny, I EXPECTED you to have some snide comment at the end, and what a surprise! You were serious! I’m STILL not there! Poor you. You did not have a very good example, did you? Just mediocre, I think.