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[quote=Anonymous]We do a written schedule every Sunday for the upcoming week.  It varies slightly but is usually pretty similar week-to-week.

We are very flexible with her, as she is with us.  We have changed plans numerous time to accommodate her outings and frequent trips, and in return, she has been super flexible about any last minute changes we have.  We have really good communication and both are appreciative (and say it) that the other is very flexible, so this helps a lot to make the schedule a smooth and comfortable thing.

At the beginning of every season, too, we sit down together with the full calendar and "preview" what is coming up for the next few months.  We talk about things like winter break for the children and what it wil look like, my own work schedule, any travel she wants to do in this period, and any special occasions or holidays that may be coming up so that she has a broad overview of what to expect.

We also try to schedule her "on" weekends well in advance - for example, she already knows she is working the first weekend in March - so that she can warn her friends in advance and not feel like she is left out of anything because it turns out she has to work.[/quote]

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