I like to be on time. I do not like to forget things that I'm suppose to get done or places I'm suppose to be. I am grateful to my parents for teaching me to be on time, it makes life a lot less stressful! But being on time or remembering appointments and things happening on a given day doesn't just magically happen. Most people use some sort of calendar to aid in remembering events. I don't have one calendar- I have 3 that I use on a regular basis and 3 on a semi regular basis! I maybe need to cut back, what do you think!!
So N8 and I both use google calendar. I love google calendar. I love that you can create a color coded calendar for different types of events. We have: Rachel's, Kid Stuff, Church, Work, Compassionate Service, Family & Nate. On top of that google now has a weather, phases of the moon and holiday application you can add (they also have all sorts of add ons for sports teams, BYU and Utah state are both there) !! I don't think we could fit everything into a written calendar!
I also have a calendar that the kids use. It's on the fridge and we have magnets that have a small picture to represent their activities or things they need to know are happening. We have magnets for things like: music makers, church, the temple, N8 on travel, gymnastics, preschool, birthdays, etc. Then we have a red square that goes around whatever day it is. This calendar has really help when we have had a vacation or birthday coming up. We can just point to the calendar and it the kids can see exactly when it's happening.
I also have my vinyl dry erase calendar. This one I put the basics on for me to see as I walk by throughout the day. We also put a running Costco list or Bud's spelling/vocabulary words at the bottom so we can quiz him throughout the week.
My other 3 calendars don't get used as frequently. I have a calendar up on the wall by my phone. Its purpose is mainly for the date & flex friday's at a quick glance (N8 gets every other Friday off work). Then I also have a homemade birthday calendar that I use for reference. My pocket PC (it's like a Palm) also has a calendar so I can have one with me in my purse.
Sometimes I think it's out of control. Other times I'm grateful that I have found what works for me, even if it involves a crazy number of calendars! Keeping our activities organized and on time keeps me sane. I feel like we have so many things to remember and I know as our children get older it is just going to get worse!
What are some of your tricks to keeping up on your agenda/calendar/thing to do and places to be?
So N8 and I both use google calendar. I love google calendar. I love that you can create a color coded calendar for different types of events. We have: Rachel's, Kid Stuff, Church, Work, Compassionate Service, Family & Nate. On top of that google now has a weather, phases of the moon and holiday application you can add (they also have all sorts of add ons for sports teams, BYU and Utah state are both there) !! I don't think we could fit everything into a written calendar!
I also have a calendar that the kids use. It's on the fridge and we have magnets that have a small picture to represent their activities or things they need to know are happening. We have magnets for things like: music makers, church, the temple, N8 on travel, gymnastics, preschool, birthdays, etc. Then we have a red square that goes around whatever day it is. This calendar has really help when we have had a vacation or birthday coming up. We can just point to the calendar and it the kids can see exactly when it's happening.
I also have my vinyl dry erase calendar. This one I put the basics on for me to see as I walk by throughout the day. We also put a running Costco list or Bud's spelling/vocabulary words at the bottom so we can quiz him throughout the week.
My other 3 calendars don't get used as frequently. I have a calendar up on the wall by my phone. Its purpose is mainly for the date & flex friday's at a quick glance (N8 gets every other Friday off work). Then I also have a homemade birthday calendar that I use for reference. My pocket PC (it's like a Palm) also has a calendar so I can have one with me in my purse.
Sometimes I think it's out of control. Other times I'm grateful that I have found what works for me, even if it involves a crazy number of calendars! Keeping our activities organized and on time keeps me sane. I feel like we have so many things to remember and I know as our children get older it is just going to get worse!
What are some of your tricks to keeping up on your agenda/calendar/thing to do and places to be?
