Lately, I have felt that I haven't been getting very much accomplished during the day. Maybe it is the fact that the dishwasher is always full, or the huge pile of clean laundry that never makes it into our drawers, or the baby presents that I still haven't mailed to friends. I am not sure. I just feel that at the end of the day, I am tired, but not a whole lot has been done.
So, to combat the feeling (or just make it worse), I decided to write down all that I did today. Here it is in its entirety. I am not sure what to make of it...what about you?
6:30 am - Alarm went off. Snooze....
6:55am - Lucy came in proclaiming that she needed to go potty and that she had slept the WHOLE night in her own bed. She then rummaged through aforementioned pile of laundry for a specific pink skirt and tank top. Skirt, check... Tank top... dirty. I convinced her to get in bed with me and watch a few cartoons (possibly a little more dozing on my part).
7:15 - I roll my lazy body out of bed for a shower. Lucy follows and begs (whines) to shower with me. I spent MY shower with her washing my legs and feet. I get out of the shower and leave her highness to finish her shower alone. (First, Mom sacrifice of the day)
7:30 - I iron clothes for myself. We are going to Bible study today, so my usual wrinkled shirt and shorts don't make the cut.
8:00am - The little princess wakes up. (Side note: This is huge. For the last week, Gracie has been getting up with the roosters, ie 5:00am. Finally, I had the doctor confirm my suspicions that she had an ear infection. One day on antibiotics, and she is a new little woman.)
8:05am - Breakfast is served. Frozen waffles ARE good for you. I check my email while the kids are eating.
8:15 - I clean up from breakfast and start new a load of laundry. I pick up Gracie's refrigerator magnets. I finish getting dressed, brush my teeth, put on a little makeup...It must be a special day.
8:30 -9am - I get a squealing, sticky Gracie out of her high chair. She gets cleaned up and dressed. I finish Lucy's braids and convince her to change into a different tank top, that kinda matches the pink skirt. I pick up the refrigerator magnets.
9:00 - We are out the door (in the rain) to go to Bible Study.
9:05 - We stop at the ATM for cash.
9:10-9:20 - We drive into town for Bible Study. I continually convince Lucy that she WILL have fun, and that I WILL come back to get her, and that Grace WILL be fine without her, and that my class is not nearly as much fun as hers. I pull out all the stops and use bribery to get my point made. (Are you starting to see a pattern here? I seem to have spent the first 2 hours of my day, convincing my 4 year old to do what I want.)
9:30 - We arrive at Bible Study and I drop off the girls to their respective rooms. There were no tears this morning, so we are making progress:)!
10am - I meet my Bible Study group at Buffalo Grille for breakfast. This was a huge treat for me. Yummy food and NO sippy cups! I actually got to eat my breakfast, drink TWO cups of coffee and have wonderful adult conversations. This is a special day!
11:00 - Back to the church I go, to pick up the girls from their classes. Lucy is coloring and talking to the teachers (imagine that!) and Gracie is in Mini Gym. Her teacher informs me she has a boyfriend (Lord, help me!).
11:05- 11:30 - We drive back toward home. I make several phone calls to friends. This is usually the only time I get to talk on the phone. I know it isn't safe, but at least the kids are strapped in and somewhat quiet.
11:30-12:30pm - Remember the bribery from earlier... McDonald's here we come (Mom sacrifice number two). Two happy meals and a diet coke later, we are all fed and ready for nap time.
12:45 - Gracie goes down for a nap. WOOHOO!! Once again, I convince Lucy that if she will stay in her room for one whole hour, she can color her big fairy coloring book afterwards.
12:47 - 1:43pm - The race is on. I check my email again and a couple new blogs I found. I fold that huge pile of clean laundry while I watch a DVRed episode of Army Wives from last week. I transfer earlier laundry to dryer and start another one. I make our bed.
1:43pm - Lucy's freaky internal clock goes off and she is out of her room and wanting to color. We get out the coloring book and pack of 200 markers and she goes to work.
1:50 - 2:45 I put away laundry downstairs (this is a miracle in itself!), clean our bathroom, and put away the ironing board. Plus check out Lucy's coloring progress, no less than 5 times per her requests.
2:45 - Gracie wakes up from her nap. She has a nice package waiting for me, so we change that and head downstairs for a snack (peanut butter and crackers). I clean up Gracie and her tray. Then we head back upstairs to put away the rest of the laundry.
3:30 - I start the chili for supper... Cheese enchiladas, corn and chili.
4:00 - I check my email again. Feed Wyatt. I pick up the refrigerator magnets and make another snack (cheese sticks). I start a princess movie for Lucy (Thanks, Missy).
4:30 - I get out rubbermaid and wooden spoons to distract Grace while I finish rolling the cheese enchiladas for supper.
5:00 - 5:20 - Lucy and Gracie convince me they need another snack (yogurt). They look so cute sitting in the chair together, I just have to get my camera. Snap, snap, giggle, smile! We have to hose Gracie down again!
5:30 - I put the enchiladas in to cook. Chris should be home soon, so we do a quick sweep. I pick up refrigerator magnets, again (These really need to go in the trash). I pick up random toys, wrappers, rubbermaid, and shoes that have spread themselves out over the house in the last few hours.
5: 45 - I unload the dishwasher and reload.
6:00 - I decide to feed the kids supper because they can't wait any longer, melt downs are approaching. Chris comes home as they are sitting down, so we get to have a family meal after all. Lucy informs me these are the bestest she has ever had...
6:30 - I clean up dishes and wipe down counters AND Grace.
6:50 - Sara calls to say she is ready for our trip to Hobby Lobby. I pick up the refrigerator magnets one more time.
7:10 - I am out the door (without the kids... YEAH, Chris!!!) to pick up Sara and spend a few minutes at Hobby Lobby.
8:25 - I am back home! Chris and the girls cleaned the playroom (YEAH, Chris, again!) while I was gone (Now, I can remove that from tomorrow's list.).
8:30pm - It is now thirty minutes past bedtime. Gracie has been saving me another stinky package, so I change that. Then it is jammies, teeth, books, and bed for both the girls.
9:00pm - Both the kids are in bed and I am summing up my day for all of you!
I am sure I have left out alot, but I can't do go on any longer. I can't decide if this was a good idea or not. I can definitely see a few patterns. I spend a lot of time convincing Lucy to do things. I spend a lot of time cleaning Grace after meals. I spend a lot of time picking up d*&m refrigerator magnets.
I think I am worse now than before. I better go to bed now, before I depress myself any further. Tomorrow is a new day! Maybe, I will be productive then.... But first those magnets need to be picked up one more time!
So, to combat the feeling (or just make it worse), I decided to write down all that I did today. Here it is in its entirety. I am not sure what to make of it...what about you?
6:30 am - Alarm went off. Snooze....
6:55am - Lucy came in proclaiming that she needed to go potty and that she had slept the WHOLE night in her own bed. She then rummaged through aforementioned pile of laundry for a specific pink skirt and tank top. Skirt, check... Tank top... dirty. I convinced her to get in bed with me and watch a few cartoons (possibly a little more dozing on my part).
7:15 - I roll my lazy body out of bed for a shower. Lucy follows and begs (whines) to shower with me. I spent MY shower with her washing my legs and feet. I get out of the shower and leave her highness to finish her shower alone. (First, Mom sacrifice of the day)
7:30 - I iron clothes for myself. We are going to Bible study today, so my usual wrinkled shirt and shorts don't make the cut.
8:00am - The little princess wakes up. (Side note: This is huge. For the last week, Gracie has been getting up with the roosters, ie 5:00am. Finally, I had the doctor confirm my suspicions that she had an ear infection. One day on antibiotics, and she is a new little woman.)
8:05am - Breakfast is served. Frozen waffles ARE good for you. I check my email while the kids are eating.
8:15 - I clean up from breakfast and start new a load of laundry. I pick up Gracie's refrigerator magnets. I finish getting dressed, brush my teeth, put on a little makeup...It must be a special day.
8:30 -9am - I get a squealing, sticky Gracie out of her high chair. She gets cleaned up and dressed. I finish Lucy's braids and convince her to change into a different tank top, that kinda matches the pink skirt. I pick up the refrigerator magnets.
9:00 - We are out the door (in the rain) to go to Bible Study.
9:05 - We stop at the ATM for cash.
9:10-9:20 - We drive into town for Bible Study. I continually convince Lucy that she WILL have fun, and that I WILL come back to get her, and that Grace WILL be fine without her, and that my class is not nearly as much fun as hers. I pull out all the stops and use bribery to get my point made. (Are you starting to see a pattern here? I seem to have spent the first 2 hours of my day, convincing my 4 year old to do what I want.)
9:30 - We arrive at Bible Study and I drop off the girls to their respective rooms. There were no tears this morning, so we are making progress:)!
10am - I meet my Bible Study group at Buffalo Grille for breakfast. This was a huge treat for me. Yummy food and NO sippy cups! I actually got to eat my breakfast, drink TWO cups of coffee and have wonderful adult conversations. This is a special day!
11:00 - Back to the church I go, to pick up the girls from their classes. Lucy is coloring and talking to the teachers (imagine that!) and Gracie is in Mini Gym. Her teacher informs me she has a boyfriend (Lord, help me!).
11:05- 11:30 - We drive back toward home. I make several phone calls to friends. This is usually the only time I get to talk on the phone. I know it isn't safe, but at least the kids are strapped in and somewhat quiet.
11:30-12:30pm - Remember the bribery from earlier... McDonald's here we come (Mom sacrifice number two). Two happy meals and a diet coke later, we are all fed and ready for nap time.
12:45 - Gracie goes down for a nap. WOOHOO!! Once again, I convince Lucy that if she will stay in her room for one whole hour, she can color her big fairy coloring book afterwards.
12:47 - 1:43pm - The race is on. I check my email again and a couple new blogs I found. I fold that huge pile of clean laundry while I watch a DVRed episode of Army Wives from last week. I transfer earlier laundry to dryer and start another one. I make our bed.
1:43pm - Lucy's freaky internal clock goes off and she is out of her room and wanting to color. We get out the coloring book and pack of 200 markers and she goes to work.
1:50 - 2:45 I put away laundry downstairs (this is a miracle in itself!), clean our bathroom, and put away the ironing board. Plus check out Lucy's coloring progress, no less than 5 times per her requests.
2:45 - Gracie wakes up from her nap. She has a nice package waiting for me, so we change that and head downstairs for a snack (peanut butter and crackers). I clean up Gracie and her tray. Then we head back upstairs to put away the rest of the laundry.
3:30 - I start the chili for supper... Cheese enchiladas, corn and chili.
4:00 - I check my email again. Feed Wyatt. I pick up the refrigerator magnets and make another snack (cheese sticks). I start a princess movie for Lucy (Thanks, Missy).
4:30 - I get out rubbermaid and wooden spoons to distract Grace while I finish rolling the cheese enchiladas for supper.
5:00 - 5:20 - Lucy and Gracie convince me they need another snack (yogurt). They look so cute sitting in the chair together, I just have to get my camera. Snap, snap, giggle, smile! We have to hose Gracie down again!
5:30 - I put the enchiladas in to cook. Chris should be home soon, so we do a quick sweep. I pick up refrigerator magnets, again (These really need to go in the trash). I pick up random toys, wrappers, rubbermaid, and shoes that have spread themselves out over the house in the last few hours.
5: 45 - I unload the dishwasher and reload.
6:00 - I decide to feed the kids supper because they can't wait any longer, melt downs are approaching. Chris comes home as they are sitting down, so we get to have a family meal after all. Lucy informs me these are the bestest she has ever had...
6:30 - I clean up dishes and wipe down counters AND Grace.
6:50 - Sara calls to say she is ready for our trip to Hobby Lobby. I pick up the refrigerator magnets one more time.
7:10 - I am out the door (without the kids... YEAH, Chris!!!) to pick up Sara and spend a few minutes at Hobby Lobby.
8:25 - I am back home! Chris and the girls cleaned the playroom (YEAH, Chris, again!) while I was gone (Now, I can remove that from tomorrow's list.).
8:30pm - It is now thirty minutes past bedtime. Gracie has been saving me another stinky package, so I change that. Then it is jammies, teeth, books, and bed for both the girls.
9:00pm - Both the kids are in bed and I am summing up my day for all of you!
I am sure I have left out alot, but I can't do go on any longer. I can't decide if this was a good idea or not. I can definitely see a few patterns. I spend a lot of time convincing Lucy to do things. I spend a lot of time cleaning Grace after meals. I spend a lot of time picking up d*&m refrigerator magnets.
I think I am worse now than before. I better go to bed now, before I depress myself any further. Tomorrow is a new day! Maybe, I will be productive then.... But first those magnets need to be picked up one more time!
5 comments:
sounds pretty productive to me! I agree about those magnets. Reagan takes them off constantly. I finally just moved them because Chad slipped on one the other day.
I second the magnets. Thanks goodness the stager lady wanted them packed away to show the house.
Hang in there--that is every SHM daily list. It is very common so don't feel bad. At least you got out of the house that day!!!!
~Melisa
erin,
sounds quite productive to me. throw those magnets away. i recently took the plunge with the leap frog farm thing that goes on the fridge. really, do they learn anything from not having all the pieces?
eating is inevitable and cleaning is too. you just take good care of your babies and your house. this is how you stay so darn busy and productive!
you rock, little mama! :)
If it makes you feel any better, my days look pretty similar!!! Thanks for stopping by my blog - I hope we'll "chat" again soon!
~Lisa
I'm starting my adventure as a SAHM next week, and I'm glad I saw a sample day! I have two boys and I, too, spend tons of time cleaning up after the tornado that is disguised as my 1-year-old. (I know this will be the bulk of my day once I'm home full time!) I have one of those Leap Frog A-B-C magnet toy things. I've wised up and hid all but three of the magnets. We all know the sounds that L, R and V make - and it sure beats picking up 26 of them everytime I go in the kitchen!
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