Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Tuesday Mornings

On Tuesday mornings while my big kids are off at swim team, I have 10 little kiddos playing here. 10 kids under 6! CRAZY...trust me I know, I'm in the house with them. To be honest, it's really not as crazy as it sounds. They play so well together. And I have been super picky about what kids I watch...not just anyone is allowed in my daycare.  For things to run smoothly this is what I do.
 I have to keep the shoes lined up so they don't get lost

The babies stay upstairs in the living room so they are protected from the other little "mothers".

And the other Crazies play downstairs or outside. Today we were having a dance party.
(I am missing one in this picture...potty break...glad she made it!)

Lunches are all planned out for the week, so I know exactly what I need from the store.
Most of them take naps from 1-3:30. A few of my big kids have rest time with pillows and blankets downstairs and get to watch a movie.
We also LOVE music time and coloring time.
I'm exhausted by the end of the day and feel like it should be Friday already, but the rest of my week isn't so bad. Busy, but not as busy as Tuesday!

6 comments:

Liz said...

you are truly amazing!! only three more years!

Amy said...

Oh Liz, please don't add another year, that could be fatal! We are down to 2.

marshallmadness said...

You are an incredible woman! I think you can do just about anything you put your mind to. I do see why you are so exhausted by the end of the day and end of the week. May you have more days to yourself soon.

Josh and Jenna said...

It sounds like you have it all under control and figured out. It is truly a house of order. Maybe you should have 10 of your own. :)
Halle won't know what to do with herself when you don't babysit anymore.

Shell in your Pocket said...

Wow!!! You are a busy lady!

sandy toe

Julie Kaye said...

You are not only amazing--you are talented. I would slit my wrists. I admire your ability to do hard things for A LONG TIME. I admire that you find the energy to BE organized like that. Will you email me your weekly menu's? SERIOUSLY. I couldn't do it, but I wish Sydnee could be a part of it. She would love it.