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<\/p>\nThat means I have been preparing schedules for me to follow; schedules for me to adhere to when I’m having a (new normal) pain day, an “I feel like I have arthritis everywhere” day or a complete “I cannot even move today” day.<\/p>\n
These schedules are good things to prepare when my brain is working, but if I stop before I complete a thought and then go back to finish it, I usually forget what my brain was thinking earlier. That means I need to push myself to get the thoughts out before I stop and that causes problems of its own. Oh, and if the kiddos interrupt me, it’s all over. My brain shuts off.<\/p>\n
So when do I prepare these schedules,\u00a0 you may ask?<\/p>\n
Good question.\u00a0 It can take me days to finish one because I’m trying to chase the rabbits of my thoughts from another day. It’s frustrating!<\/p>\n
Schedules for me are an important part of our homeschool. Children need structure, routine, and schedules.<\/p>\n
My Fibro brain needs them also to get through my days when my brain is mud. On those days I can refer to the schedule and (appear to) go on as normal.<\/p>\n
(NORMAL??? What is normal?)<\/p>\n
Sitting in a chair typing schedules on a PC is cumbersome and painful. Tonight I could scarcely get up from a seated position due to the computer work of the afternoon. But these schedules are vital to my success in what I have been doing for over 20 years.<\/p>\n
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I love to homeschool! It is my life. I have 9 glorious years left, too!<\/p>\n
These schedules I create are\u00a0more like guidelines than actual rules, but it helps keep my brain in check while going through my days.<\/p>\n
(Provided my brain will stay with it long enough to get them completed.)<\/p>\n
3 schedules down-3 to go.<\/p>\n
After the holidays, I am looking forward to routine again.<\/p>\n
I pray your brain works well for you this new year. I pray your pain will stay at bay while you endeavor to pace yourself and make schedules for your life,\u00a0 no matter what your days may entail.<\/p>\n
Happy New Year from a schedulized, Homeschooling, Fibro-Momma. (Or at least trying to be…)<\/p>\n
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