We left town in chaos last Friday morning. The laundry wasn't finished. Very little around the house was finished. There were unfinished piles all over the house. We went to a friend's wedding and it was a beautiful and special time to see the beginning of their marriage. Hubbie and I enjoyed some one-on-one time with Buggy- that rarely if ever happens- so it was wonderful to see a little personality and to really be able to give him the attention he craves and deserves! But it was a hectic and exhausting trip.....
We came home on Sunday desperately trying to seek some order in the chaos of unpacking 5 family members. My mother is wonderful and sends home clean clothing so that I don't have laundry to do, but we still had unpacking and very hyper and exhausted boys. I didn't know that Hubbie had to work that evening and we were all beyond exhausted.
Its now Thursday morning and the laundry has yet to be touched. Piles are still everywhere. Now I have end of the month/beginning of the month stuff to worry about- grocery list, budget, bills- things that need to get done in a short amount of time, but once its done, its done for the month. The house is chaotic... more chaotic than normal because my darling husband is STILL working on this project. It was suppose to take a week or two... we're on week 5. Oh my goodness.... when will it end?!
Hubbie's parents have been taking the kids on Wednesday mornings for a few hours so that I could go to Bible study or do errands and its been a huge blessing. This Wednesday I had planned laundry, but ended up spending half of the time organizing our school year calendar and the other half on the phone planning photo shoots. Nothing horrible about the way I spent the time, but I really wanted to knock out some of my household duties!
My husband does a GREAT job with helping out. Laundry, dishes, bed time even cooking and baking. He has no limits and doesn't matter what his day has been like, he's always very willing to help, but with this project, the household duties as well as three little ones care has been solely put on my shoulders and its exhausted! Maybe thats why I have little to no energy here lately!
I told my husband this morning that usually when you have stuff that you need to do and don't want to do, you usually escape, right?! HAHA! So, I asked if we could escape this weekend! Of course, he wants to escape without kiddos....which right about now (fighting in the back bedroom over a stuffed animal) sounds REALLY lovely..... but really, anywhere and with anyone would be fine! ;o)
Another thing that has put a lot of stressers in the mix is the fact that everyone around town is gearing up for school. Well...... not everyone! Not us! HAHA! I haven't put together our goals for the year. I haven't purchased all the materials I want and I just can't seem to find appropriate time to sit down and really do research and learn about everything out there. I think I have information overload (so please don't suggest curriculum!) and just don't know which way I want to go. I know the only way we're going to see what we like is to just use stuff and see, but I hate wasting the time, effort and money doing that. I wish I had a crystal ball! I have a bunch of stuff to use but just need to compile it all together and add some fillers..... anyway......
I guess I'm lacking a lot of time and energy! Not that any of this will change once our school year actually does start.... but we are excited that we are officially in two homeschooling groups! YAY! I am excitedly looking over the activities and classes and things offered for the year! Definitely makes things seems more real as I pencil in the field trips on the new 2010-2011 calendar!!!
So, if my blog is quiet more than normal, its because I really just don't have much to say other than the fact that I need to get my butt into gear! Maybe I need a week away from my kids (which I know I couldn't do! miss them too badly!) to catch up and get some stuff accomplished!!
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4 thoughtful comments:
I hate it when I go on a trip and can't have the house like I want it when we return.. This last trip, since it was to go get the girls after a few days by myself,
I was totally prepared when we came back through the doors. I knew that since we had to make a six hour trip to and from to get them, that I would be just as tired when I got back as I was before I left. But, I thought I'd be a leg up, having everything done around the house... I should write a blog post about the series of things that happened the moment we walked in the door that landed me right back where I was.. When will it ever end? I'm pretty sure that by the time it does, We'll be so old that our vision will be gone to know that it did!
Simplicity is the name of the game in kindergarten and first grade. Allow yourself to relax and remember that the younger grades are the time for simple learning and you really don't need a lot of stuff to make it great. I hate having a messy house, too, and it is hard for me to even think when things are not as neat as I like them. We start school the second week of August and these last few weeks have been the busiest of the summer so I'm trying to remember my own advice to keep it simple and know that the Lord is ultimately in control.
I think it's great you have your in-laws to help you out with the kids. I'm blessed with my parents' help too. There's so much that needs to be done in day, sometimes I feel 24 hours is not enough.
I'm following your blog now. Look forward to reading more of your posts.
Sounds like a busy week! I know it will all come together. I look forward to hearing about your schooling experience!
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