Pre-blog, we depended on paper plates. Lots of 'em. When I forgot to get them at the store, Hubby would start to panic. We used them for survival. Their purpose wasn't to keep us from doing dishes, it was to allow us to eat when all non-paper plates were dirty. Which was a regular occurrence. Once I started doing the dishes every …
surviving summer
Getting Back into the Rhythm After Vacation
We had a glorious time up in cool, crisp Canada last week. This week, we're back in Texas where I'm most definitely not hanging beach towels on the line without streams of sweat pouring off my face. Vacation recovery week is always interesting. I'm working to get back into the routines I need so badly to survive around here. I've run the …
Wise Words from Dr. Huxtable
My kids are currently obsessed with (affiliate link coming up . . . now) The Cosby Show. I find myself laughing out loud while I’m making dinner and they’re watching in the living room. That show really was a classic. One of Heathcliff’s Fatherly Wisdom Speeches struck me. Theo (my boys’ favorite) had been struggling in math. He …
Surviving Summer 7/1
I had moments of nobleness yesterday. Really, I did. I had plans to do a five-minute pick-up (which with four people actually makes a decent difference), but then time slipped away and I decided to not bother before we headed to the pool. Thankfully, I DID empty and reload the dishwasher, sort laundry and start a load. BUT, just like with …
Summer Checklist 6/16
It’s SUMMER!!! I love this fun and crazy and unscheduled time of year with my kids, but the lack of routine sends my house into chaos! For the summer, I’m focusing on the four simple habits that will keep (or bring) any home out of Disaster Status. Today's report: It's Monday, and I'm in the mood to get back on track. Even so, I find myself …
Surviving Summer 6/12
Yesterday, I was off my rhythm. Which reminded me how incredibly important rhythm is for me. When the timing of my dishwashing routine gets wonky, the kitchen stays out of Disaster Status, but it doesn't look as nice. But I did the dishes. Sometimes, being off the ideal rhythm makes me want to throw in the towel. I think I'll wait until …
First Day of Summer Checklist 6/09
Yesterday (Monday) was our first day of summer. While we were happy to be home and together . . . it wasn't exactly fun. In an effort to catch up AND get ahead, I declared it Cleaning Day and we tackled ALL the major cleaning tasks which we usually spread out over a week. See ALL those scribbles down there at the bottom?? When I sat that's …
Surviving Summer Daily Checklist 6/3
It’s SUMMER!!! I love this fun and crazy and unscheduled time of year with my kids, but the lack of routine sends my house into chaos! For the summer, I’m focusing on the four simple habits that will keep (or bring) any home out of Disaster Status. Here’s how we did: Do the dishes Sweep the kitchen Check bathrooms for clutter Do …
Surviving Summer Basic Checklist 6/2
It’s SUMMER!!! I love this fun and crazy and unscheduled time of year with my kids, but the lack of routine sends my house into chaos! For the summer, I’m focusing on the four simple habits that will keep (or bring) any home out of Disaster Status. This past weekend was fun. Busy, but fun. It finally felt like summer since our local pool …
