Getting home from the lake yesterday was a total whirlwind. Kids were exhausted, and I could’ve fall asleep standing straight up myself! We were all beat, but things needed to get done! Brady was so loving and did all of the unloading of the van while the kids played fought. We decided to feed them something quick and simple so we could keep unpacking, and then we’d eat later.
But it was shortly after 6:00 that I realized I had committed to going to a meeting at 7:00! Gah! I had gotten my times turned around, and long story short, I got home around 10:30, ate some leftovers, and cashed out hard for the night.
I had SUCH a long list of things to do! Brady is working, and I had goals, let me tell you! I have a mountain and a half of laundry to do, dishes from yesterday, a disaster of a bedroom to tidy, and some lists and plans to make. I have a few things to research, and whenever it shows up, I have a large haul of veggies to figure out how to store/save/can. I need to make a grocery list, plan supper, and I really wanted to pre-make lunches for the week. On top of that, I have potatoes and carrots to still dig out of the garden.
Aaaaand then the morning happened. It was smooth and cute. I was running a stitch behind, but the school schedule changed with Covid and bought me an extra 15-20 minutes in the morning! A Covid win! While breakfast was going, Laela asked if she and Dekker were walking together, or if we were all going again. I had assumed she and Dekker would go on their own, as they did all last year and the year before, but Laela really really wanted us all to go together again. I know she won’t ask for that forever, so I decided we’d make it happen. Everyone was on board.
Until they weren’t. *sigh*
I don’t want to get into it, but it was a very unceremonious exit from home, and took about halfway to school before we had peace. Its been two hours and I’m still a little rattled from it all, even though I’m home.
So. New plan for the day. I have a load of laundry in, and I plan to complete the kids laundry, so they all have clothes for school tomorrow. Boom. The kids clothes are the easiest loads anyway, because they just go from the washer to the dryer. No sorting or fuss. I do a load of boys clothes and a load of girls clothes. I know that won’t last forever, but it works for now! I have the dishwasher running, and will probably get it all emptied out while the kids eat lunch. If I can get a list together, I’ll send Brady for some groceries after work today, so I can appropriately make lunches, whether in advance or just day to day. It is HARD to make lunches when, at home, they eat things like peanut butter, trail mix, and Sweet and Salty granola bars. Merp.
I will hopefully dig the garden out today, but it might wait until Bradys home. Or my mom might come later in the day. Or I’ll just do potatoes and do carrots another day. Or I’ll do it all another day. I’m not sure yet.
I’m not sure if/when my big haul of veggies may or may not be ready, but I’m going to do some sitting, and researching, so I’m prepared when they do.
I think taking some time to sit and organize will really improve my week, especially while laundry and dishes are both running. My room can be messy for a few more days. I’d prefer to feel more orderly in my brain than in my house.
Wavy has the right idea. Let’s just take it easy today.
*** Aaaaand since starting this blog, I’ve already put in the second load of laundry 💪