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Oh and I have to share this it's hysterical!!! My cousin was on a fresh juice kick while we were in college (we were roomies for a while) So she would use the juicer machine. In the morning she would get up make the juice take the machine apart and anything that could get submerged in water she would take into the shower with her to clean. saved time and got two things done at once. LOL
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Also if you are making a dinner say for example lasagne make up two extra trays and once they have cooled off you can freeze them for later use. That way something is always on hand for "emergencies" or when you are running late, the time it is reheating in the oven can be spent doing chores or making lunch for the next day. Even single serve meals if you and hubby have to eat at different times because of work or school it can be divided up preventing heating and reheating. I hope this helped you at least a little bit. That's what I would do and if at all possible maybe you can do that for most of your weekly meals as well. On the weekends if you have spare time have a cook fest and get everything done for a week or so you'll atleast have some more relaxation time.
Renee
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Wow, I sometimes stress just having two kids as a stay at home mom. I couldn't imagine all that. I agree the most important thing to do is prioritize. If you do not want to cut back on anything then obviously you have those times set aside for work and school. When home you and the older two children can make a game out of chores create a calendar type board together and make a list of all that needs to get done also include in that making lunches at night for the next day and anything else that will alleviate work and stress the next day like setting out clothes for the next day etc. don't forget to put you and hubby on the list as well that way the kids will see that everyone's job is just as important. You can also include in that their own bath time. Once the task is done they can mark it off or put a sticker on it. Assign each task a certain number of points and in the end the person with the most points can choose some "prize" maybe an activity on the weekend if time permits or to stay up a little later. Obviously the prizes will be for the kiddies but at the end of the day take some time for yourself hubby too to just relax. When you have homework or studying to do that can be time they continue their chores as assigned, then if hubby is willing they can all watch a show or whatever to keep them from bothering you. When you are done with your school work take some time to relax don't feel like you have to rush right back to mommy mode :) relax in a bath then once you are done go out and check the board see if the tasks for the day are done by everyone, encourage them to complete anything that may have been overlooked.
Many college professors are willing to work with students, afterall we are paying so much to attend they see you as a concerned student. That said if a project is due and you feel there just isn't enough time you can always ask for an extention the worst that will happen is they tell you no.
I hope that may help you, as far as dinners go I have found one of the easiest things to cook with is the George Foreman Grill it's quick and pretty easy to clean off if you spray it with nonstick spray. Use that and one or two side dishes preferably two veggies that you can throw into the same pot and maybe a baked potato and you are down to only two dirty pots (the grill and the veggie pot) Paper plates and plastic utensils rock. Easy clean up. dinner has only taken about 10 or 15 minutes to prepare 20 total to eat. The rest of the clean up can be done by daddy and the oldest while you tend to homework or bath.
Good Luck,
Renee
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Wow - that is definitely a lot for 1 person.
My gut reaction is to prioritize the list and see if a few things can slide.
I hope you get a lot of help from the hubby, and accept help from wherever it comes. Don't be afraid to ask family, co-workers, neighbors.
Try to get a little time for yourself - if someone can watch the kids for 30 minutes for you to get thru a yoga tape without interuption (or whatever calms you) - I'm sure that will help your sprits.
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Ethanc5,
I think you probably already know the answer you just need someone to say it for you. You gotta give something up. Obviously, the kids stay! Oh yeah, and the hubby...lol. If you have the money, hire a housekeeper. If not, your family should pitch in and help. Your five/three year old can help with small chores (like the animals). One of the "full-times" (work & school) should be cut back to "part-time"...that's for you to decide which one. But most importantly, hire a babysitter every now and then and take time for you and your husband. Be sure not to lose each other in all the madness. Hope that helps! 
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| Oh my goodness! You have your hands full! I can't believe everything you have going on.
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| I have a five year old, a three year old and a four month old. I also work fulltime, fulltime student, housewife and mom. I need so guidance on time and less headaches. Can anyone give suggestions? Please I am dieing here. Oh, I also have two puppies, a bassett hound and a white eglish bulldog. (Inside dogs.)
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