If you've never heard of FlyLady, you really must check out the system she's created. She's all the rage among homemakers everywhere. Why? Because she breaks down even the most complex chores into doable 15 minute a day exercises. If you put her plan into practice, you will not believe how your home transforms. She's all about “baby steps” and calls all newbies “FlyBabies”. She starts you out with a basic morning routine and then you add on from there.
A while back I posted here about becoming a discouraged perfectionist (thank you Dr. Leman for that title*) prior to discovering FlyLady. I had everything under control until my 4th child was born (3rd living) and everything fell apart. I found myself behind the proverbial “8 ball” if you will and couldn’t seem to get back on top of things. You can read about how FlyLady has gradually helped me change my perception in my post “Falling in Love all Over Again: My Home”.
I thought since I still struggle daily with feeling behind, I would create a new post category where I can keep my current chore/routine lists…..thus, My FlyLady. While the basics are the same, I have altered some of her suggestions to better fit my own needs. I've posted my daily routines/chores lists, you'll find links to them below.
* Dr. Kevin Leman’s, The Birth Order Book, is a must read. It has not only helped me view my kids more accurately but also my husband (and even myself).
For more information on the FlyLady way, check out her website at http://www.flylady.net