You're not alone.  I've posted 3 schedules on my blog this year.  I'm constantly tweaking.  And no, I don't stick to it perfectly.  For instance, we traveled over the weekend and did lots of driving.  One of the kids threw up just before we left and I needed a little recovery time Monday morning so we ditched math and language arts for the day and just did our reading.  Wednesdays are pretty much the same because we go to CBS and I count the kids' homework as their language arts.  Fortunately the kids started the year ahead in math so it hasn't hurt us.  One of the things I love about homeschooling is that I have the freedom and flexibility to ditch the schedule when something more important comes along.  Now, we're expecting snow here tomorrow and I've already told the kids that even if they cancel school, they will have school as usual, so I guess it works the other way, too.

I am constantly revising my schedule.  That was one of the first things I think I had to learn after Luke was born.  Every time I thought I had us settled on a good schedule, something would change and I'd have to rework it.  It drove me crazy for a while until I mostly learned to accept the fact that kids are constantly growing and changing, and I was always going to be adapting! Now when it's time to regroup I just grab a piece of paper and jot down a new schedule and then spend a few days tweaking it until it seems right.  Sometimes it lasts a few weeks or a few months and then something throws us into chaos again, and it's time to start again!

I do think that a growing family needs an oft changed schedule.  Thanks for letting me know that I'm not alone.  :)

It does seem that as soon as you get one that really works, something changes and you need to change things up again.

I too am always changing. Plus at times, when the baby needs mommy or I see an opportunity for a life lesson, we will ditch the schedule all together. But I know that life is better and everyone is happier the more consistant I am with keeping us on a good routine. But with an infant that is just now settling into a consistant schedule the past year has been full of changing routines. I am looking forward to having the same schedule until school is out, or until I become expecting again, which could be at any time.

I love my schedule (just posted about it yesterday) but I do notice that about every 6 months it has to change a little. It's often based on the age of the youngest (he's almost 2 now) and other things, like:

• seasons (in winter we actually do MORE school, and in spring and fall we do less in order to spend nice weather outside as much as possible)
• pregnancy (no explanation needed)
• babies and their naps (two naps allows for more quiet time, 1 nap must be cherished!)
• outside activities (lessons, etc.)

I've learned to save my old schedules on the computer so I could refer back to what we used to do. Sometimes it will work for us again.

The one we've been using for the last 6 months or so is great, but I'm in the middle of my 'tweaking' right now. Like Melanie said above, I just start making notes for a few days until I'm ready to "PRINT."

Me too , my schedule must change often depend of my jobs and my baby .

Our schedule is almost constantly evolving- I'm so glad I'm not alone!

I think I look at our schedule quite a bit.  Just posted our current schedule on my blog.  It's working well for us.  I'm so glad a friend of mine shared with me about their schedule it really helps our days go (mostly) smooth.

Schedule what schedule. lol I have tried that but can never make it stick. I have the same issue with the chores. The only schedule we have is follows:  I work everyday Mon- Fri, after work -Monday no activity, Tuesday- Twirlers, Wednesday- katy Religion class, Thursday- Amber Religion and both Chior, Friday - The girls and me watch something on TV and maybe order out. Saturday is Cleaning and shopping, Sunday is Church and Rest of household chores.

I used to do fly lady and the girls would help out as well but with all the activities and such, we stopped. Also Amber has a ton of homework this year.

I am constantly changing our schedule. I guess that's just the way life goes.

Blessings,
Mrs. White