Stay at home mom schedule for two under two. Love everyday.
After being home with my kids for almost two years, I have finally found a schedule that makes me productive while also loving each day.
Becoming a stay at home mom when my oldest was born was a huge blessing. It had always been my dream to stay home with my kids, but I never thought it would be a reality. Even though my husband and I have to make sacrifices in our lifestyle to allow me to stay home, we both agree, it’s worth it!
Getting the chance to be the one to raise my kids, instead of paying someone else to do it, is amazing.
What is a typical day for a stay at home mom?
The beauty of being a stay at home mom is that we can create our own schedules based on what our kids need each day. No two moms have the same routine, and even I don’t have two days in a row that look the same. Kids’ needs and preferences change daily, so the routine does too.
That said, my days do follow a general flow, regardless of what we do.
How do I stay happy as a stay at home mom?
Being a stay at home mom can be isolating and lonely for some, but there are plenty of ways to combat this and find the joy in each day home with your kids. These are the things I do to make staying at home manageable and enjoyable.
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1. Find mom friends.
Before my oldest was born, my husband and I moved to a new state where we had no friends or family nearby. I had to work hard to find other moms who shared my values and interests. The easiest way to connect was by getting outside and meeting my neighbors. I also joined several Facebook mom groups for my city, where I’ve met some wonderful mothers with kids around my children’s ages.
2. Exercise.
Everyday, find some way to exercise. Just taking the kids for a walk around the neighborhood might be all you have time for somedays and that’s okay! I like to find workout videos on YouTube to do in the evenings. Even though it seems counterintuitive, working out actually gives me more energy in the long run.
3. Get out of the house.
This one is the most difficult with two under two, but it is also one of the most important. At least a couple times per week, I schedule outings for myself and the boys. Going to meet friends at the park is one of my favorites because then I get to socialize with other moms too. Staying home for too many days in a row makes me go crazy so this is a must.
4. Find the little things that bring you joy.
Make a list of every little thing that brings you joy and begin to notice those things. The more you look for the good, the more good you will see. Watching the sunset and watering my plants are little things that bring me joy everyday.
5. Rest.
Find something small you can do each day that refreshes you. Making a list of everything that makes you feel refreshed can help. Do one thing from the list each day. My favorite was to rest is with a bath after the kids go to bed.
6. Pray and read the Bible.
In the evenings before bed, I always read my Bible and spend some quiet time with God. This refreshes my soul before going to sleep and waking up to do it all over again.
My stay at home mom schedule:
3-4am Baby wakes to be fed.
7am-8am Everyone wakes up for the day. Feed baby immediately.
7:45am Prepare breakfast and make coffee. I try to make something that my husband can eat before he leaves for work too.
9am-10am Baby naps. I take my toddler to play outside. This is our favorite one on one time during the day. We take care of the yard together, which is something we both enjoy. We always pull weeds and water the plants. (I have a baby monitor with good range so I know if the baby wakes up while we’re outside.)
10am-11:30am Feed baby. Vacuum, clean bathrooms, change sheets, or other chores (I rotate the cleaning depending on the day of the week and what needs done). Play time for toddler while I make lunch. The baby does tummy time or goes in the bouncer while I cook.
This is usually when we go to the park or meet friends a couple days a week.
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11:30am Lunch. Naptime for baby.
12pm-12:45pm Independent playtime for toddler while I clean up. During this time I do the dishes, start laundry, and fold laundry if needed. (I prefer to start laundry in the afternoon so I can wash all the dirty burp cloths from that morning before they get stinky.)
12:45pm-1:30pm Play with toddler, read books before nap. He gets really giggly during this time and loves to be chased and tickled. It helps get his energy out before his nap.
1:30pm-3pm Toddler naptime. Feed baby and spend one on one time with him. I love this time of day because the house is quiet and I get that special time with my baby.
2:30pm-3:30pm Baby naps.
3pm-5pm Playtime for toddler. Tummy time and playing on mat for baby. I prep and make dinner then finish cleaning up.
Once a week we pick up groceries curbside during this time.
5pm-6pm Husband gets home and we have dinner together at the table.
6pm-6:30pm I clean the kitchen while my husband spends time with the kids.
6:30pm-7:30pm My husband puts our toddler to bed and I put the baby to bed. We each have our own routines we do with them. I feed the baby and rock him to sleep.
7:30pm-10:30pm Free time! I like to workout then spend time with my husband until bed.
10:30pm Bedtime
The Key to Loving Every Day…
When my oldest was about 9 months old I was getting really burnt out of being at home. I felt like I never got a break. It was like I was constantly “at work.” Each day was blending into the next and I had no time to myself.
Then I made this rule for myself…
Once the kids are in bed, I am done. No more cooking. No more cleaning. No more responsibilities.
This made being a stay at home mom go from exhausting, to something I absolutely love. I have to work harder during the day, but it’s worth it when I get to take a good break every evening. I get hours to do what I want without any mom guilt because everything is done.
For more ideas on avoiding stay at home mom burnout, look here.
What are the must-dos in your stay at home mom schedule? Let me know in the comments!
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