I think this is one of those big adjustments that never occurs to you before you have kids. You don't realize that quiet Saturday mornings spent reading a book in your pajamas, spontaneous movie dates with your best friend, and quick stops into the coffee shop for an indulgence that only takes a second . . . will never happen again. … [Read more...]
Daily Checklist
It's the nightly tasks that seem to get me. And yet, I won't be giving up on them, because I can say in truth, that they make a huge difference. I used to be jealous of people who said that they couldn't go to bed at night if there were dishes in the sink. I would laugh that I didn't have that "problem" but secretly wish I did. I'm starting to … [Read more...]
Daily Checklist – Off the Rhythm
I'm off rhythm. I have forgotten to start the dishwasher the past two nights. This means that I obviously can't unload it the next morning before the kids get up, and start putting in the day's dishes as they happen. It really throws things off. I also forgot/refused to wipe down the bathrooms two nights ago, so I did it during the middle of … [Read more...]
Daily Checklist
Made bed.Started the dishwasher (since I forgot to start it last night, grrr).Did 5 minute pickup.Checked bathrooms for clutter.Wiped down bathrooms (since I forgot/refused to do it last night).Made lunches (same reason as above).Hung up/put away clothes in our bedroom, including a pile of slips and pantyhose (kept because they are needed on an … [Read more...]
Daily Tasks
Today I:Made bed.Emptied dishwasher.Did a not-totally-focused-could-have-been-better pickupcleaned up kitchen (tonight)swept kitchen (tonight)Last night I: put out clotheswiped down kitchenmade luncheschecked laundryAs I type the last night list, I realize I have to go do those again right now for tomorrow. Ugh.Didn't make a list and didn't check … [Read more...]
Back to My Daily Tasks – What a Difference!
Back to normal. The only problem is that most weeks, it's normal to never have a normal day. But hey, I'll enjoy it while it lasts!I remembered this morning, as lots of long-put-off to-dos were flitting through my brain, that I didn't put "make a to-do list" on my list of non-negotiables that I posted last night. I knew I was forgetting … [Read more...]
Daily Checklist
Today I: Made bed. Ran several loads of laundry. (haven't yet folded any) Cleaned kitchen. Swept kitchen. Did 5 minute pick-up. I'm trying to get the decorations down. Almost there, but now they're in limbo in the middle of the office floor, waiting to go up to the attic. I can't wait to have that floor space free again. I … [Read more...]
Not doing well
I'm very frustrated with myself. I haven't been doing my daily tasks. A few here and there, but I've been rationalizing not doing them all for the last few busy weeks. Yesterday I didn't write anything, mostly to avoid writing that I hadn't done anything. Here we are in the midst of Christmas vacation. Everyone is home and I love it. We spent … [Read more...]
Christmas Party Prep
I love the idea of organizing a second grade class Christmas party. I even love the finished product, and like-a-lot the actual party itself. But all the in-between of coming up with ideas and getting everything together and depending on people I really don't know to bring certain very necessary items makes me a little crazy.Today I made my bed.I … [Read more...]
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