Learn how to say “no” more often. Your time is valuable. Respect your time as much as you respect other people. Be realistic. You are only one person. You have the same amount of hours in each day as the next guy. Split up your responsibilities into smaller “groups”, or, learn to delegate amongst your family. Start a household notebook, any standard sized binder will do. You can keep track of schedules, calendars, to-do lists, even plan your weekly meals and keep emergency numbers for babysitters. At the beginning of each week, have your family suggest a meal for the following week on an index card. When you collect them, write the ingredients on the card. That way, you have your shopping list.
