Duh!

What I'm about to say may sound really dumb but just forgive me in advance.

It's amazing what you can get done in the morning when you wake up early. It is also amazing how quickly you crash when you wake up super early in the morning and forgot to go to bed until almost 1 o'clock am the night before.

I've been getting up at 6 to go running. FYI, I am not a morning person in the least. So last night just before 1 o'clock, I headed to bed. Hubby thought there would be no way that I would still wake up at 6 to go running so I think just to prove him wrong I did it. I should have proved him right!

When I got home from my run I did some yoga, took a shower and got completely ready fixed hair makeup on and real clothes (all before 8 am) which is kind of a miracle for me. I fed the kids when they woke up and started doing stuff around the house. That is the point at which I crashed. I had absolutely no energy. After lunch we went to the Library and I've done nothing since we returned home. Apparently sleep is more important than I thought.

I think I'll go to bed early tonight.

Day Off

Monday's report:
Chores: Nope
Shopping with sister: Yep
Yesterday besides a load of laundry and a load of dishes I did absolutely nothing around the house. I did, however, have a super fun day with my sister and got some cute new clothes. Like Danielle, getting ready in the morning always feels like an accomplishment. Since having my baby I hate getting ready because I feel like I have nothing worth putting on that fits me right. I think a few new things to wear will boost me in the right direction so that I want to get ready and feel like it is worth it when I do.
Today: I'm ready to catch up on my house after a great day off.

It's hard to admit

It's hard to admit when you don't follow through with stuff. . . well guess what? I didn't.

Today was supposed to be the day I did everything on my list and felt so proud of myself. Well it's almost 9pm, kids just barely went to bed and hubby isn't home. I have been gone all day, haven't cleaned a thing and I'm done. I want to sit down and chill for a bit.

It was a productive day though, I got together with my mom and sister and made a dress for my baby girl. This project has been on my to do list for literally MONTHS! Now, it is done and the pattern I was borrowing from a friend has been returned. Stress is officially relieved. And the best part - the dress is adorable!!

The plan for tomorrow is better. It is more likely that I will get stuff done around here. I told the kids we will either visit the park or the library (depending on the weather). Other than a short trip out we will be home all day and I WILL clean.

Tonight I will iron (argh) while watching pride and prejudice (yay) until hubby gets home. That's better than nothing.

New Idea

So I was talking to a friend this week about the blog. Our conversation has inspired a new idea for this blog (thanks Laurie). She said she was amazed if I do everything I say I do in the heavy duty schedule, I quickly told her that I do not. But then as we were talking I explained that I do have a printed schedule that I check off what I've done so that I can look back and actually know when the last time was I did each chore. For example, even if I don't get my bathrooms cleaned that week I can look back and realize, wow it's been 3 months, I better go scrub some toilets before mold starts growing in there.

So what is this new idea?? Have you seen Julie & Julia the movie? Well I know I'm way behind the times here but I just saw it about a month ago. My new commitment is that I am going to follow (as best I can) the heavy duty schedule for one year and see how it goes. I figure next week we start a new month and kids just finished school - it is the perfect time to start a new routine for my life. Feel free to join me or just check in and laugh at me when I don't get my chores done - we all know I'll miss a day or two, or twelve. But I'm committed to doing my best and reporting honestly. Even if no one reads I think it will be handy for me to keep track of what I'm doing a little better.

One important reminder for myself as much as anyone else is that my whole goal is to find better ways to keep up with the daily 'to do's' without feeling like it takes over my life. I have little ones at home and they are my most important priority. I will not neglect my kids in order to have a clean house. So buckle up and here we go - I'll begin reporting next week.

You may wonder, 'Why haven't you posted in over a month?'

Well the answer to that question is simple, I haven't cleaned my house in over a month.

My baby has been so sick and sad and she just can't get better. It seems like she's sick with one thing and as soon as it's cleared up she's got something else. It began with RSV months ago and we've had a few colds and ear infections as well.

Last week was the week of the mystery illness. She didn't seem sick necessarily but she was not acting like her. It was as if someone else's mean, grumpy baby took over her sweet little personality. Just within the last couple of days I've got my baby back, wahoo!!! She is back to being super happy, fun and she's even started sleeping again. (Amazing what a lack of sleep can do to a mommy.)

Even more exciting...today I spotted a little tooth that finally broke through. Mystery illness solved! I'm expecting several more teeth soon, but one is good enough to celebrate for me!

Hopefully things will return to normal around here. Happy, healthy kids free up time for me to clean and to blog about it. See you soon!

Confession

I must confess because otherwise I won't be held accountable, and then how can I improve? Today was a lazy day. I want to blame it on a sick kid and getting back from a trip last night, but I took a nap for heaven's sake! And again, here I am on the computer rather than getting something accomplished. Okay, now that I've gotten it off my chest I can turn the guilt into motivation. Here I go...