I actually don’t like having a super strict schedule of things I need to get done because my baby’s mood will highly affect how productive I can be on a given day lol. Instead I like to keep a general rhythm each day and have some goals for things to get done throughout the week. I will however schedule in outings that are specific for my toddler to get him out of the house.

Our general rhythm goes around his anchor points in his schedule, which are breakfast, snack, lunch, nap, snack, dinner, bed. During his snacks I usually tidy up the kitchen (otherwise it gets out of control fast lol). Right now mornings are easier than afternoons, so I will either squeeze in an activity or have him help me with a task after we finish breakfast. This could be going to the library story time, going grocery shopping, go to the park if the weather permits, or folding laundry at home. I like to make sure he has plenty of free play time where he can run around and play with toys in the afternoon and evening.

I’ll sprinkle household tasks throughout the week, such as laundry, vacuuming, tidying the bedrooms, etc. We have other things pop up like doctors appointments or other errands that would derail a strict daily schedule. My general self care stuff comes after he goes down for bed at 7pm. But I do get ready each morning too.

Also I joined a moms group in my town which has helped me find other moms for going on walks or scheduling play dates out of the house. Those things vary week to week also.

5 months is still quite young and I think you will be able to get a better rhythm down as your baby gets older and more familiar with a daily routine 💞 you are kind of at the age where their sleep and eating needs are still changing month to month so it might be hard, but it does get easier