The Skylight Calendar: Our Family's Secret Weapon for Staying Organized

Life with two little ones can get pretty wild. Between my tech sales job, Jess's work as an occupational therapist, and our kids' ever-growing list of activities, keeping track of everything was starting to feel like a full-time job. We needed something to bring a bit of order to the chaos.

This past Mother's Day, the kids and I decided to surprise Jess with the

Skylight Calendar

. I'd heard good things about it and thought, why not give it a shot? Little did we know, it would become our family's secret weapon for staying organized.

Bringing Everyone's Schedules Together

One of the coolest things we did was sync my work calendar with the Skylight. Now, Jess and the kids can see when I'm swamped with meetings or when I'm free to play catch in the backyard. It’s been a game changer.

"Syncing my work calendar was huge. Now Jess doesn't have to guess when I'll be available, and the kids know exactly when Daddy can play." — Me, embracing the organized life

We also started adding events for each of the kids. Our 3-year-old loves seeing his name pop up on the screen. He's got playdates, preschool events, and even "ice cream with Pops" on there. It's become a family ritual to check the calendar in the morning.

The Chore Revolution (AKA Jess Assigning Me Tasks)

So, funny story: Jess has started assigning me chores through the Skylight Calendar. At first, I thought, "Wait a minute, am I getting homework now?" But honestly, it's been great. Seeing "Daddy's chores" right there on the screen is a gentle nudge to take care of things I've been putting off (looking at you, leaky faucet).

"Who knew that a calendar could get me to finally fix that squeaky door? Jess is a genius." — Me, begrudgingly accepting my chores

Why the Skylight Calendar Works for Us

Easy to Use

I'm not the most tech-savvy guy (despite working in tech sales), but the Skylight Calendar is super user-friendly. The touchscreen is intuitive, and we can customize the view to show our day, week, or month.

Keeps the Whole Family in Sync

With everything in one place, we avoid double-booking and last-minute surprises. Jess can see my work commitments, I can see the kids' activities, and we can plan family time more effectively.

Encourages Responsibility

Our 3-year-old is getting into the habit of checking the calendar, which is adorable and practical. He knows when it's time for preschool, visits to Nana's house, or special events. It's teaching him about time and responsibility early on.

Reduces the "You Didn't Tell Me" Moments

You know those times when someone says, "I didn't know we had plans tonight!"? Yeah, those have pretty much disappeared. The Skylight Calendar has become the neutral ground of truth in our house.

"Now when Jess says I forgot about date night, I can prove that it was on the calendar all along... or admit that I need to check it more often." — Me, working on being more attentive

A Few Surprises Along the Way

We discovered some unexpected perks, too. The grocery list feature lets us add items in real-time, so we're not scrambling to remember what we need when one of us goes to the store. Jess loves the meal planning section, and I've even started contributing recipe ideas (who knew I had a knack for tacos?).

Final Thoughts

Getting the Skylight Calendar was one of the best decisions we've made for our family. It's helped us stay organized, communicate better, and even brought us closer together. Plus, it's fun to use. Our kids think it's magic, and honestly, I kind of agree.

If you're a busy parent juggling work, family, and everything in between, I'd definitely recommend giving it a try. It might just become your family's secret weapon, too.