I mentioned I would share it, so here is our current “schedule.” It’s very loose, and, as mentioned, very spacious allowing for a lot of modification. With young children, order is more important than time, so as long as you are following a sort of regular sequence, regardless of how much time you spend on each activity, you will be able to provide some needed consistency for your little one allowing for more ease in your days over a period of time. Continuing special rituals, such as bedtime stories, or incorporating new rituals, such as a morning walk, will also help you provide some consistency over time, and your child will ease into the comfort of familiar routines and periods of connection with you.
7:00-8:00
Wake up, meditate, and try to get some work done before Frances wakes up!
8:00-10:00
Get ready for the day – Slowly make breakfast, wander around the house, clean up, brush teeth, etc., make a plan for the day
10:00-Noon
Frances – Independent play or movie so I can work!
Noon-1:00
Lunch
1:00-3:00
Quiet work time with Frances, art projects, puzzles, practical life, sewing, baking, etc.
3:00-6:00
Outside time, go for a walk, yoga or dance, garden, sidewalk chalk, bubbles, etc.
(after convincing Frances to put on some clothes)
6:00-8:00
Dinner and bedtime routine
P.S. Seriously, Frances told me yesterday that she never wants to wear clothes again. I said, “We’ll cross that bridge when we come to it. Meanwhile, less laundry for me.”
The Nest 