Posted in Keeping the Home

Last night I excitedly announced to my husband that I had absolutely nothing "extra" going on today.  Nothing extra, meaning no babysitting, no piano lessons, no soccer practice or games, no meetings at church, no grocery shopping.  None of my regular weekly appointments which keep me sooo busy.  This meant that I could wake up early and catch up on everything that I have had to put off just to keep the regular house stuff moving along such as laundry and dinner, and maybe dishes. 

I had such high aspirations.  First I would wake up and catch up on all the email overflowing in my inbox.  Then I could go through my Truthquest Ancient Rome Guide And place the books we'll need for the next couple of weeks on hold through interlibrary loan.  I would figure out what the kids did for school last week while I was sooo busy.  (there are things they can do without any real help from mom)  I would get caught up on the laundry since I only did what needed to be done (no sheets or blankets)  I would spend some time catching up on the books for my husbands constuction company.  I would make the most fabulous breakfast, lunch, and dinner.  And we would work on the history, math, and science that I was unavailable to help with last week.  And to top off the day we would enjoy this delicious sounding strawberry shortcake that I will have made from scratch.

Now back to reality and what really has happened today.  I did indeed get up before anyone else.  However it was already 9:00!  I made coffee and enjoyed some quiet computer time alone while everyone else slept.  I went through some of my email.  I did go through my Truthquest Guide and place the books we'll need on hold.  That is where all my plans changed. 

My husband woke up at 10:00 and so did Richie.  Kalene pretended to sleep until she smelled breakfast.  I made breakfast burritos, a favorite around here.  It is super easy, cook up some sausage and add eggs, onion, and green peppers.  Put it in a tortilla with some shredded cheese and you have breakfast.  After breakfast we all watched the movie Night at the Museum.  Then it was time for Rich to go and earn some money.  I sent both of the kids to their rooms for a much needed cleaning.  I put some grass seed down in the front yard.  Threw in a load of laundry.  Now I am taking some time to write this blog. 

As I am writing this I realize a few things.  1.  I am actually getting to the stuff on my mental list of things to do.  Its a good thing I didn't write them down or I would be frantically trying to cross off each one.  Instead I am calmly tackling each thing anyway.  2.  It may not be going the way I thought it would but we got to spend some much needed time unwinding today.  Just hanging out together in our P.J's until 2:00 can be very therapeutic, I highly recommend it.  I wouldn't do it too often though or you risk falling into laziness.  3.  I still have every intention of making that delicious looking strawberry shortcake today.  I have spent every spare second reading over this blog.  While there, I have had to wipe the drool off of my keyboard from looking at this picture. 

I am thankful that God doesn't allow all of MY carefully thought out plans to succeed the way I think they should.  He knows just how to keep me in check.  Otherwise I might actually begin to think that I know what is best for me. 

*Kristie*