Monday, March 7, 2011

Ari's Daily Agenda

As much as my first born would like to deny it, he loves routine. With the addition of his little sister to our family, any semblance of routine we once had has gone completely out the window. My brilliant friend, and early childhood educator, Ubaldina (Ubie for short) suggested creating a daily schedule for Ari. That way he'd know what to expect next at any given point during the day. I took out my writing utensils and got to work. Ari seemed pleased with the final product.


So far it has really made a difference in the quality of our day. We both know what to expect next.


When it came time to go to the library, Ari was so excited, he protested less than usual when I put on his winter coat.


As long as I allowed him to take his fire truck to the library (pictured above) he agreed to wear his coat. Samara had a harder time getting ready.

Babies I tell you, they are so lazy.

We made it to the library. Unfortunately, I was unable to document our library experience since I was carrying a baby on my chest, and chasing after Ari for two hours straight.

We made it home for lunch and quiet time.

Samara can't read the schedule, so she doesn't know that she's supposed to be asleep right now. What a baby!

Do you have a schedule for your kids or do you go with the flow?

6 comments:

  1. I have never purposely put Tahira on a schedule, but we're on one just by accident, I guess. I love the list you made with pictures and all that! I'll have to keep that in mind. Samara's cheeks are SO CHUBBY, I love it! Does Ari ever roll off the bed? I'm debating whether or not to let T sleep in the "big girl bed" but I wonder if she'll just fall off tons of time. We don't have a rail for it.

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  2. I was thinking of doing the same, I think this is a good age to do it.

    S is so freakin cute!

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  3. Aww! Thanks ladies!

    Amanda- Ari doesn't fall off the bed anymore, but sometimes he says he's afraid he's going to! You can get a big girl bed from Ikea with side rails!

    Pinkbluff- Aww! Thanks! Let me know if YC likes a schedule!

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  4. Sarah, this chart is fantastic! I'm so glad it's working. Anytime you feel the need to yell, I'm here!

    Ub

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  5. Yay for Ub! Thank you so much again! XO

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