This is the first week of my new, drastic schedule. Lorelei's longer daytime nap and resultant later bedtime (yes, tried it all, no, didn't work) has made me need to get ultra-efficient. I found that cooking during her nap took up enough time that I wasn't getting much else done. Now I do super-cooking 2-3 days a week, and on my "off" days I clean, help Ellie with homework, and do other household work. It wipes me out. I cook an average of 3-4 meals (typically complete with sides, although some sides I might make at the time I serve if they are fast/easy). It is like cooking for Thanksgiving. It's an adrenaline rush.

Anyone else have to do some crazy schedule stuff to work around their children?