I often blame my chaotic home, scatter-brainedness, lack of ability to organize paper clutter, etc. etc. etc. on my creativity. I'm probably flattering myself, but I've decided to be okay with that delusion.I love getting in the creative "zone." Ideas start flying and everything else disappears as my focus zeroes in on whatever project I'm working … [Read more...]
The Watermelon Went Splat
Sometimes I love being the go-to mom for my son's kindergarten teacher. Sometimes I don't. I always seem to get assigned the more difficult party item. Like ice cream. Ice cream can't exactly be sent in a 6yo's backpack. Today was watermelon. Not that watermelon is in season or cheap or anything. Actually, it was watermelon, cut into … [Read more...]
Wednesday’s Broken Record
Unlike last week, I didn't plan ahead so that my typically crazy Wednesday wouldn't send the house into chaos. I've basically done nothing in the house today. I've been gone all day at Bible Study, Easter shoe shopping, grocery shopping, and park going. All important things, so I have decided to not feel guilty right now. … [Read more...]
Daily Checklist – My Dr. Pepper Sippy Cup
First of all, let me say, "Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!" for all of your encouraging comments yesterday. Yes, I did beg for them, and I feel a tiny bit guilty about that, but I am mostly just incredibly energized by them. It helps so much to know that I am not the only one out there who struggles to keep my home out of chaos. Out in the world … [Read more...]
Daily Checklist – Lacking Motivation
I didn't want to get up this morning after a busy and exhausting weekend, and then spent two hours moving chairs and choir risers and music stands and such to clear the stage to prepare for our Easter morning service. So now I'm really tired. It's one of those times when it sounds appealing to be three years old and have someone tell me that I … [Read more...]
Daily Checklist – White Feathers Everywhere
No, the white feathers are not from a feather duster.This week is a bit crazy. I'm directing the drama for our church's Easter service, so I'm squeezing in rehearsals all over the place. And, I got a call to sing one song for a benefit dinner on Saturday and went to that rehearsal and it turned into two songs and a dance. A solo dance, and I'm … [Read more...]
Daily Checklist – Laundry Day
Things are getting back to normal around here now that the boys are back in school. I'm so sad to not have them home, but I'm making the best of today and trying to get the house back in order. Since last week was spring break, and we left at 10 a.m. Monday morning, I had a fantastic excuse to ignore laundry. But thankfully, with my new mindset … [Read more...]
Daily Checklist – Is There Hope for Me Yet?
Today I:Made bed.Ummmm.Well . . . .Let's move on to last night. Last night, I put out clothes for the kids.And that's it. In my (lame) defense I've been gone all day helping up at my son's school.But when did I feel hope for myself?This morning, at 5 a.m. I remembered that I hadn't run the dishwasher last night. Now it's one thing to remember, but … [Read more...]
Swept Along
I'm feeling that "swept along" feeling I get on a busy day. Things are normally busy on Wednesdays, but when you add a few extras in, even good extras, I start to feel like I'm moving along through the day without actually being in control of where I'm going or how fast I'm moving. On days like today, I see the real difference between having a … [Read more...]
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