Hello Wednesday......day 5 flying solo. But 2 days in a row off work helps me get stuff done at home. I love this house. I still pinch myself when driving down the street that it's ours. Of course I have a list of little things that need fixing after 10 years living here. This summer...the front lawn, gardens front steps and garage doors!
I make the beds every morning, just something that helps me start my day off right. I love to see a perfectly made bed.
The girl...still in bed.
His homework and laptop that still need to be packed up for the day. I wonder what my homework desk looked like at age 13?
Eggs for Breakfast.....we have an egg share that we pick up fresh at the farm (along with a meat and veggie at various times throughout the year). Eating local is super important to me. Bre always asks when Daddy is going to be home so he can "make her an egg sandwich"
Fresh fruit for breakfast for the win.
I've been completely addicted to this sweet cinnamon tea my neighbor introduced me to last fall. 1-2 cups a day.
Best Dog ever.
She makes her own bed about 4 days a week when she remembers. She loves when I say how proud of her I am. She has this little embarrassed little smile she does that I am filing away in my little heart vault..
Final check of the hair....Gosh he's growing so fast.
cram the papers into the bag last minute.
On time for the bus, phew.
WEdnesday is a good day to eat breakfast standing up (which I do most days)
For me: nutty granola with chocolate, fresh fruit, chia seeds and coconut. I'm a creature of habit and usually pretty hungry in the mornings. Breakfast is my favorite
one of my favorites of the week. She just started doing the dishes and wanted to finish on her own while I was running around like a crazy person. I like to have it all done before we leave for the bus.
There's lots of stuff that repeats from day to day, and a lot that changes. Routine is comforting to kids.
I at least have time to change into my running clothes before the bus. Some days I go in my PJs.
right after the kids get picked up I go on my run. I try for a little longer this time. The days are getting so beautiful and the leaves are starting to come out. Summer here is just the best.
I pinch myself every time I run by this old tree on the trail alongside the marsh. The ocean is just beautiful.
when I get back I finish cleaning up. clutter bothers me more than dirt, so I put everything away so counters are clear and clean.
Then off to showering, and laundry. Every Tuesday I listen to my new podcast. It keeps me going through the chores.
They each have their own baskets of clean folded clothes which usually get to overflowing before they put them away.
For lunch quite a bit I make myself some frozen potstickers with grilled leeks and veggies. Easy and Yum.
Then I sit down to write a few emails
The oldest boy gets home (walks from bus stop) at around 2:40 PM. I snag a hug. Every day I try to be less annoyed and more loving. Sometimes it's hard.
He's on the phone with a friend making plans to go surfing. I wonder what it would be like to grow up in the age of always being "available". I don't think out experience growing up without technology was necessarily better, or will scar these kids. It will just make their experience different.
He rides his bike home from the bus. The kids all leave their bikes and scooters under the tree to ride home.
His friend let him have a wetsuit fore his second time surfing ever (his friend is on a competitive team and gets them for free b/c he is sponsored)
home and homework right away!
He didn't feel great after surfing so skipped swim. L and I took a trip to some stores to pick up some turf shoes for the weekend. I want to remember that sometimes I don't handle stress well and that when plans change with a tight schedule I get super irritated and need to be easier on myself.
He's been working on a "good things list" to earn a new pair of roller blades. It includes things like doing homework on time, controlling emotions and taking showers. Doing kind things and helping out around the house. Every week we try something new.
Every night they drink a little tiny bit of tart cherry juice. Good for antioxidants and melatonin. Plus kids feel good about keeping a routine.
checking in at homework time.
we read another night. So proud of myself for remembering.
He's still at it but I head to bed (and finally breathe out). SO may little things to take care of in a day.
best part of the day. a Little time to myself and technology. Yes I know blue light disrupts sleep, but I don't make it but 5 minutes before I'm putting my head down anyway. Thais was Wednesday.
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