Lists and schedules

I had mentioned that part of the way I stay organized (at least somewhat) is by having a job list and schedule for the kids and I. It was requested that I share them so here they are.



Monthly Jobs

Clean Oven~
Scrub Tub and Shower~
*Clean Crack in Table~
Clean Fridge~
*Clean Silverware drawer~
*Clean Baking drawer~
*Clean Serving Spoons Drawer~
*Clean Junk Drawer~
*Clean Toaster~
*Clean Bathroom Drawers~
Clean Laundry Room~
Plan Menu~
Take Recycling~
Clean Van~
*Clean out Purse~
*Go through Coupons~
Cut families Hair~
Change Kid’s Sheets~
Cut Kid’s nails~
(jobs with * are quick and easy and can be done while talking on the phone.)
Seasonal Jobs

Clean out Kitchen Cupboards~
Wash Cupboard Doors~
Clean Fan~
Clean Light fixtures~
*Clean Telephone~
Wash shower curtain~
Wash throw Rugs~
Clean Bathroom Cupboards~
Polish Piano and other furniture~
Clean Boy’s closet and Drawers~
Clean Girl’s Closet and Drawers~
Clean My Closet and Drawers~
Polish shoes~
Yearly:
Clean out Freezers * Clean on top of Cupboards * Wash Curtains * Wash windows (outside)

Here is our day by day list of jobs and activities going on. I also have a breakfast idea for each day so that if I don't have something else planned and can quick look at that and know what to make. Some of this list is outdated, I haven't gotten around to noting a few schedule changes, but it still gives you an idea. We don't necessarily get all of this done. Things will come up and we are not a slave to the schedule. Also sometimes we don't have the energy to do everything. These are our goals however. I don't have anything listed for Sunday as that is the day we go to church and then do fun or restful activities. We do as little work as possible usually.

Monday
Scrambled Eggs and Toast

~Sweep Bathroom
~Do Laundry
include Towels, Aprons & Washcloths
~Dust Dining and Kitchen
~Clean Counter top
~Scour Sink
~Clean Appliance doors
~Clean Microwave
~Clean Range top
~Clean Phone Table
~Mop
~Vacuum L.R.

Lunch Bible Study

~Practice Violin

Teach Frasers


Tuesday
Pancakes or French Toast

~Sweep Bathroom
~Clean Entryway and coat closet
~Vacuum Downstairs
~Water Plants
~Work on Weekly, Seasonally and Yearly chores
~Practice Violin and Piano

Teach CJ

Bathe Kids
~Clean Bathroom


Wednesday
Fried Eggs and Hashbrowns

~Sweep Bathroom

Watch Schuellers

~Bake
~Empty Garbage
~Clean my Desk
~Dust Bedroom
~Vacuum
~Mend
~Practice Cello and Piano




Church


Thursday
Oatmeal, Toast and Yogurt

~Sweep Bathroom
~Do Laundry include Sheets and Diapers
~Run Errands if needed
~Write Letters
~Practice Violin


Family Night

Bathe Kids
~Clean Bathroom


Friday
Fried Eggs and Toast

~Sweep Bathroom
~Clean Downstairs Bathroom
~Wash Window Frames
~Dust Pictures
~Vacuum L.R.
~Practice Violin and Cello
~Help Boys clean Room
~Call a Friend


Saturday
Waffles or Biscuit and Gravy

~Sweep Bathroom
~Get milk at dairy
~Help Mara clean her room
~Exercise Outside
~Practice Piano


Bathe kids
~Clean Bathroom

Here is the kids list. This was made when Mara was 7, Jonathan 5 and Aaron 3. This list has been very nice for them. Mara will check it herself and the boys will ask what is on it. They do do other jobs as well but like it best if it is on their list. This list doesn't include normal things that they do such as Make their bed, brush their teeth, pick up toys and straighten their room each day.
Monday

Mara
~Set lunch table
~Empty dishwasher
~Empty Vacuum

Jonathan
~Set supper table
~Sweep floor after supper
~Empty Compost bucket
~fold wash cloths, rags and napkins

Aaron
~Set breakfast table
~Wash chairs
~Dust entry way and boy’s room


Tuesday

Mara
~Sweep floor after supper
~Dust family room and your room
~Set lunch table

Jonathan
~Empty dishwasher
~Wash stairway wall
~Set supper table

Aaron
~Wash hallway wall
~Set breakfast table


Wednesday

Mara
~Empty Dishwasher
~Empty compost bucket
~Set lunch table

Jonathan
~sweep floor after supper
~wash heater vents
~Set supper table

Aaron
~Set breakfast table
~Scrub range top


Thursday

Mara
~Set lunch table
~Sweep floor after supper
~fold diapers

Jonathan
~empty dishwasher
~Wash light switches
~Set supper table

Aaron
~Wash kitchen trash can
~Set breakfast table
~fold napkins


Friday

Mara
~Empty dishwasher
~Sweep Porch
~Set lunch table

Jonathan
~Scrub range top
~Super clean room
~Empty compost bucket
~Set supper table
~Sweep floor after supper

Aaron
~Set breakfast table
~Wash door knobs
~Super clean room


Saturday

Mara
~Super clean room
~Set lunch table
~Sweep floor after supper

Jonathan
~Empty dishwasher
~Set supper table

Aaron
~Set breakfast table

What is your view on schedules and lists? Do you use them? Like them? Hate them? Tell me what you think!