Today, we clean!

Dishwasher started. Check.
Clothes washing in the washer. Check.
Kid sweeping. Check.
Kid dusting. Check.
Kid cleaning bathroom. Check.
Mommy loading Goodwill stuff...eventually. I'm resting!

Almost over the edge of the sofa...

School's Out Forevah!

As for the God, His way is perfect; the word of the Lord is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him. Psalm 18:30

Today was the last day of traditional schooling for Punka and Goldilocks. Tomorrow is the first day of this family's homeschooling life. We are super excited and some of us are a little overwhelmed. That person has to keep reminding herself that we don't have to do everything. We are homeschooling for several reasons. One of which is to have a somewhat relaxing year after the crazy few years we have had. I keep telling myself, "make it fun while covering what they need" and "chill out on the subjects covered". My biggest thing is to stop drawing the little boxes that I need to check when that task is done. I look at all the boxes and start to sweat! Crazy how that happens. Oh. And we have declared the next 365 days to be non-uniform days!

Out of uniform and over the edge!

I'd love to be a consistent blogger...

So it seems as though I have not blogged in a year and a half? Well, even then it wasn't great. I wish I was consistent. My hopes in writing was for my memory sake. I guess the last 1 1/2 years are a blur. I got a job and worked for 14 months. It was the best of times, but mostly it was the worst of times. It was very challenging to be everything for every one. It seemed as though the people I loved the most were moved down my priority list. Work was put first. My stress level was very high. I was happy and felt guilty about everything to everyone.

I resigned and have been home for almost 3 weeks. I slept a lot the first week it seemed like I just couldn't get enough rest. I have cleaned. I have baked. I have visited friends. I have planned the summer. I have planned school for next year. But, most importantly, I have lost track of the days several times while relaxing with my family. On the eve of their last night in traditional schooling, I am very excited about what God has for us in the upcoming year. Hottie starts a new career, the older kids are homeschooling and Gigi will be in pre-k. They are growing and changing right before my eyes and I WILL NOT miss any more of it. Thank you, God! I am so grateful for all He has taught me these last 14 months.

Blissfully living over the edge...