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Hi Friends,
I live in the US, am a stay-at-home mom to my very active, 3 1/2 year old daughter. I was wondering about day-today schedule of other moms/housewives living here? Let me be specific...
My day starts at about 7 am...after getting up, I make tea/breakfast for my husband who leaves for work at about 7.30. I then read some newspaper or clean after the breakfast. My daughter is normally up by 8-8.15. then after brushing, she eats her breakfast and watches TV until 10 am. She goes to school twice a week(mornings) and playgroup(an hour) once a week. I take care of grocery shopping, laundry, vaccuming/cleaning, cooking etc. I like flowers, so I maintain a garden as a hobby. I take my daughter to the library, we read together, and do some craft projects, go shopping etc. On weekends, we are busy as a family-- we all either go to park, bike riding, swimming, friends, travel or do some home improvement projects etc. I do have some friends but most of them are working during the day, so I don't have much adult communication during the day and crave so even badly....I am living here for quite a long time which I love most part but I miss the variety of everyday life which we have back in India! I am sure there are many women who could be in similar situation... so how do you deal with the monotonous routine? or may I say boredom?

I am not asking for a solution, just curious about everyday lives of others? vinu replied. hi,
I too have a 3yr old son..i liked your daily routine and i too want to follow it..but as one more friend says...we should take some time for us eg...grooming..haircut ,etc..dont you feel so...do keep in touch bye for now Viva replied. Hello,
I am glad you are able to stay at home with your child...

I too am home and since I have been home for 6 years, it did take me time to grow used to this new situation and make the most out of it.

My routine is something like this,
wake up around 6AM, go for a brisk walk
(30 minutes)(me and my children)
come back, shower,
make breakfast for my children and myself,
after breakfast, turn on some music and do some dancing,
after they grow tired of that,
we read lots of good children's books
we usually go to the library for storytime
we go through the mall after that to browse around
may be go to a museum or gallery
we go for lunch or have a picnic
we come back home
naptime
they wake up and have snacks
I watch television while they do free play
we read some more books
we go outdoors
they come inside and do some art activities
I go over the alphabet, we sing, I do a bible lessons
and that's it...
then, my husband is coming home from work.

To keep things interesting
I alternate activities...I also give myself some time to myself to be \";energized' for them.

On certain Fridays, I spend a couple of hours at the salon getting my hair washed or brows threaded...whatever I need to do while my girls are with either my MIL or my Mom...

I try to have a \";plan A\"; and \";B\"; in case the weather is not good...etc.

Take care,
Viva Nina