Slackerday

Saturdays have become Slacker-day around our house. With hectic schedules that require constant monitoring of the time, and chores that seem never-ending, I decided we could use a break.

Enter Slackerday - the one day of the week we get up when we want, eat when we want, go to bed when we want, avoid chores, etc. The one day of the week AJ doesn't hear, "Come on, let's go, we're going to be late!"

I try to watch the time only when necessary - AJ had a birthday party to go to today, so we had to be mindful of that. We can go shopping, but no "errands." We can veg in front of the TV if we want, but mostly it's meant to be a spontaneous family fun day.

The key to its success, though, lies in a pretty structured schedule for us the rest of the week. I can't avoid chores if we have overflowing laundry baskets and sinks. But if I can force myself to stick with the routine most days, I get a whole day of freedom. It's a great payoff.