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When I left my corporate job over five years ago, I never imagined how much our home life would change. We became a full-time homeschooling family, and while I had freelanced in the past, I was now entering a new world in business. Funny because two of my passions, education and entrepreneurship, are now weaved into our daily life. Mi familia (my family) is everything to me, so when I made the decision to come home I wanted to ensure that it would also benefit them. I didn’t want my kids to feel like they were missing out, and I also didn’t want to spend my entire week stuck in a home office. Fortunately, this is where my car comes to the rescue. Today I’m sharing a day in the life to give you a tiny glimpse into what a typical day looks like.
6:35 am – I wake up, shower and get dressed. This is actually later than normal, but I knew I could sleep in a little since I got a lot of my work done the night before.
7:15 am – I make a cup of café con leche (coffee with milk) to kick off my day. Growing up in Puerto Rico, I remember my mom making a pot of coffee to accompany our breakfast sandwich. This is also when I ready my daily devotional and enjoy a quiet home before chaos ensues.
7:38 am – I create a to-do list to help me narrow down what I need to focus on. If I don’t do this early on I’ll feel lost throughout the day. I also check my email and social media alerts.
8:00 am – I start a load of laundry, and wake up my son. He’s already up, but he stays in bed as late as possible. By this time my husband is getting ready for work. Once everyone gathers, we have breakfast together.
8:30 am – I help my son with a few of his assignments. I also start drafting a post for the week, and brainstorming for a project I’m working on.
12:30 pm – I make a quick lunch for the kids and we all take a break.
1:00 pm – I work on folding laundry while watching some of my favorite YouTube channels. This is the only way I can tolerate this task. Oh, and in case you think my day was going smoothly. The little one decided she wanted to “make cookies” which wound up all over the kitchen table, floor and trailed into the hallway. Good times.
1:30 pm – My son wraps up his assignments. I have to make a quick run to Walmart, so we hop in the car and head out. This is a nice break for all of us and why having a car is must. We sing at the top of our lungs and enjoy the scenery on our way to the store.
1:50-3:00 pm – While at Walmart, I grab several things we need for the house as well as some Quaker State® Advanced Durability™ Motor Oil for our cars. This is our go-to oil because it delivers twice the wear protection of the industry standard throughout its life. Quaker State is a great oil at a great price, and gives you more durability.
3:20-4:30 pm – Once we’re home, I start to work on dinner while my son gets ready for football practice. On the menu for the day is Spanish rice and tacos which is one of my son’s favorite meals. Funny because I grew up eating Spanish rice every single day, so I vowed to never make it when I became an adult. Go figure.
5:30 pm – My husband gets home from work a bit early, so I ditch my driving duties and sit in the back seat. I get dropped off at our local library which gives me at least 2-3 hours of uninterrupted work hours.
5:45-8:00 pm – I work on a few projects and answer emails while at the library. I also treated myself to a frozen coffee and check out a book before I head back home.
8:15-10:00 pm – I wrap up my day by picking up the house and preparing for the next morning. I’m in bed by 10, but I couldn’t fall asleep right away since I was a bit wired from the coffee.
This is a typical day for me, and the only thing that might change are the household tasks and errands I focus on. I know that homeschooling and/or working from home can be tough at times, but I’m grateful that I have the freedom to step out of the house when necessary. It might be a quick run to the store or a trip to our local park, but we always manage to get away for a bit. I know that everyone doesn’t have this luxury, so I certainly don’t take it for granted.
Now we just have to make sure that we keep our cars in good shape, so that my daily adventures with the kids can continue. Those first few miles after you pour brand new oil into your car? Child’s play. It’s the thousands of miles of stop-and-go traffic, idling, and extreme temperatures that are the true tests of toughness. And with Quaker State oil I know we don’t have to worry. Plus I enjoy the savings we reap from changing our own motor oil.
What does your day typically look like? If you’re at home most days, what do you to get a break from the daily routine? I’d love to hear from you!
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