I will admit that I am one of the weird "in between" people. The type of person that needs structure, but doesn't want to be "tied down". So that poses a HUGE obstacle when my kids track off of school every six weeks. I do love not having to wake up and rush around every morning. I love not having to make lunches, run over to the school for whatever, and worry about how they are getting home. (They walk a lot). I especially love not having homework or the pressure of getting them to bed at a decent time. But with all this "love" comes a lot of stress. They mess up my house constantly. They want to eat all the time. Having more than three extra kids here at a time. The hushing and shhhshing from the hours of 1-4 are annoying to them and to me. And the "I'm bored" statement kills me!! As well I think I have gained 5 lbs. from not getting to the gym. I am not sure why I haven't gone. I have had the time. It's just not my normal schedule!
So tomorrow is the day! The day they go back. Hallelujah or boo hoo? Right now I would say Hallelujah, but it will be a little bitter sweet. I will be happy to be back in my routine. Going to bed early (kind of). Going to the gym early. Picking up my house and having it stay clean for a couple hours. Making lunch for one sometimes two kids. Actually doing something I want to do. And simply just a little quite.
Structure is a beautiful thing! I don't like the "stiffness" to it. But I do love "knowing" of it. So here's to getting caught up on A LOT of things for the next six weeks. I vow to myself to:
*Get back to exercising
*Post about Christmas, and whatever else it is that I have already forgotten about.
*Read my Scriptures again
*Spend some time on my calling(s)
*Cleaning
*Reading with my kids (Track off means being mindless right?)
*Doing something for someone else outside my family!
*And much much more!!
Can't wait!!
4 comments:
Hooray for kids back to school (track sounds harder than the usual summer break b/c you have to adjust & re-adjust more often!) You described me perfectly so I guess I can call myself an inbetweener:) I wish you a blissful day & a fun workout!
I understand how you feel about a schedule. It's fun to have a day or two w/o one but it's always so much better when we go back to the standby routine.
It was so fun to see you! I wish that you lived closer to us. Your kids are adorable and you are Super Mom!
You explain exactly how I feel. I love schedules, but my own, not the schools. That is why I am absolutely dreading starting school in the fall. Year-round school might be the perfect solution. The best of both worlds. Or is it harder to switch back and forth so many times a year?
I love catching up on your happenings. Your kids and house are so beatiful. We really need to come see you. Hope all is well!
Ah yes, the track system. I remember those days. Call me in a couple months when I have my kids (ALL 4) home for an entire summer!!!!!! Yikes. I feel the same way about structure and a schedule. It is a funny thing. By the way, I posted on my blog about our family vacation - take a peek. LOVE, ERIN
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