It's coming on summer vacation now for all my kidlets! The pressure's on to keep them somewhat entertained, even the teenagers. They are always thrilled to sleep in, lay on the couch and watch tv, play video games but it is short lived as they get bored quickly. It's great to keep myself busy this way and them as well.
Sometimes, even when I'm honest, I am acutely aware that just because I take things with a grain of salt not all others do the same. My husband's favorite three words to me when he sees that something is upsetting me, "Let it go." For me, the best way of letting go is entertaining my mind with things to do. There is always something that needs doing when you're a full time wife and mother.
I already have things like swimming lessons and soccer camps on my radar. Would have loved to put our 4 year old Catie into T-Ball but by the time I thought of it the registration was closed....by one stinking day! Typical. Anywho to my teenagers , ah crap not that, regrets there are plenty of improvements I find to do every year on our home and yard. They don't always pan out the way I want them to but I set out a plan do my best to execute it within limits and also being flexible to what's out there that I didn't think of and do my best to accomplish these goals.
This year I have my sights set on my basement, yet again, and my kitchen. We have needed a new fridge for about 2 years now and have finally purchased a Kenmore side by side without the stupid water/ice thing. Sorry but I think it's tacky unless you are really going to hook it up and even then the water always tastes weird to me. Kenmore has a pretty high standard of durability which with children I can completely appreciate. I plan on paining all the cabinets and redoing all the cabinet fixtures including new brackets for some. My problem and the hold up for the last two years is deciding on a tile, backsplash, or wallpaper that I might use between my upper cabinets and my counters. I cannot find one that I like and I have looked absolutely everywhere. I look forward to meeting with a designer coming to our home this evening just to get some ideas! At this point anything will do as long as it wipes easy and is stain resistant.
I also have to rearrange my basement as we are putting our old fridge, still in working condition, downstairs for what I like to call 'overflow'. You know Thanksgiving that doesn't fit in the fridge there's no more room? Birthday Cakes you don't want your kids to get into because it's tomorrow. You know, that kind of stuff. I also promised I'd go through all of our clothes downstairs with the kids who despite my willing to admit it, are nearing their college meet spouses and have babies part of their lives. So they get first dibs and whatever they don't take and I don't save ( girls' clothing) for our youngest is either garage sale or free for all. Personally the way the economy is I think it shows a lot more faith and gratitude in God for everything he's blessed us with to give it away free and clear.
I'm enjoying my walks, my yoga and even dancing, yes that's right dancing! Whether or not my family is home I put on my headphones and disappear for a while. I sweat more with dancing for 30 minutes than I do an hour of walking! With all these projects and trying to find camps and lessons to keep my kids busy this summer it's looking great! Hopefully we get to plan a few long weekends in their with Dad while we're at it.
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