I used to be (used to be, being the key phrase here) the most organized and put together person. I had it all together, time for myself, the house clean and organized, laundry and ironing was almost always caught up and I could do a million things for everybody else too.
Then came the boys and superwoman fled the building. So, now what? I am the world's worst to procrastinate. I cannot believe I am actually admitting this. I get something out, I don't put it back. I put most everything off. Emails, phone calls, my blog, appointments for me (maybe that is why my teeth are so bad!). The worst part is I just want to forget what needs to be done.
The laundry is the worst. I know it needs to be done a couple loads each day to keep caught up, but something always happens and I cannot get to it that day.
I'm hoping that things get better since work is ending and I will be at home for a few months, but the boys will too. Not that I mind, but how much should I be able to get done with 2- 2year olds, that are CONSTANTLY into everything and always want their Momma (not a bad thing).
Suggestions? How do you (or did you) keep it all done it with littles on your heels, make that toes?
Blessings!!!!
Blessings!!!
Showing posts with label Confessions. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Confessions. Show all posts
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Monday, July 14, 2008
Less Than You Are Thinking
I am a very busy person, espceially these days. Many of you think I get more done than the average person. That could be right or maybe wrong. This season of the year is filled with me working many hours outside of the home as well as canning and freezing for the long hard winter. Those two things along are quite time consuming.
Well, something has had to give, as I have learned over the last few weeks of this new "season" in my life. I am almost ashamed to admit (I am only human though) that my menu plan went out the door last month and i did not even post one for this month. I doubt very seriously that I will get one made for August. Most nights we have fruit, mainly peaches, cantaloupe and / or watermelon. The boys usually have a healthy veggie dinner with some type of meat. I cook 3 times a week for them and swap it all up throughlout the week. I cook one really elaborate (southern style veggie dinner for us and my parents each week. We have also eaten out a half dozen times the last 5 weeks or so.
As for my house we are doing the best we can, I have a housekeeper that comes bimonthly and I am so grateful for her. The laundry is another story all together. I cannot keep up. The boys have been sick and so have I so we are really going through the piles here. I can get it done, but not folded, put away and ironed. my nephew is dating a sweet young lady that needs some community service hours as coursework for college. She talked it over with her professor and she okayed her to use me for that. She will come in one day a week and help with the laundry and to get things caught back up for the week. Praise the Lord!
This past week I worked 87 hours. The boys stay with my Mother's helper or my mom when I have to work and they are not in preschool. Hubby worked 68 hours. We are both beat. I have had several emails about why do you work so much? The truth is that when you farm, you only have one season to harvest the yeild in. I will be home from November 1 until the end of May, before I have to go back to work. I am thankful we have Hubby's income to live off of. Just think if you were a fulltime farmer, you would need to make enough of money (income) during the 4-6 months of harvest to last for all 12 months. While it's good it's good, but you had beter get it while you can. That is why we work so hard. God has been so good to us though! Praise him!
As for everything else we are doing the best we can. I have laryngitis and I mean cannot even croak or make a sound. Kind of scary, especially considering how much i love to talk. I am finally getting over this awful summer cold though. The boys are still a little sick, more especially Tiger. He is cutting a molar tooth and feels plain rotten. His fever spiked last night and we called the nurse. She said he needed a recheck with the peds this morning. So he and I will be heading to the doctor.
Try going to a framer's market and selling peaches for a day not being able to talk. (Hubby went to pick up the slack). At least I can sign to the boys and they understand! I woke up Saturday morning and couldn't speak. I've had an awful cold and am sure that's the problem.
I hope you all have a great week and maqny blessings in it!
Well, something has had to give, as I have learned over the last few weeks of this new "season" in my life. I am almost ashamed to admit (I am only human though) that my menu plan went out the door last month and i did not even post one for this month. I doubt very seriously that I will get one made for August. Most nights we have fruit, mainly peaches, cantaloupe and / or watermelon. The boys usually have a healthy veggie dinner with some type of meat. I cook 3 times a week for them and swap it all up throughlout the week. I cook one really elaborate (southern style veggie dinner for us and my parents each week. We have also eaten out a half dozen times the last 5 weeks or so.
As for my house we are doing the best we can, I have a housekeeper that comes bimonthly and I am so grateful for her. The laundry is another story all together. I cannot keep up. The boys have been sick and so have I so we are really going through the piles here. I can get it done, but not folded, put away and ironed. my nephew is dating a sweet young lady that needs some community service hours as coursework for college. She talked it over with her professor and she okayed her to use me for that. She will come in one day a week and help with the laundry and to get things caught back up for the week. Praise the Lord!
This past week I worked 87 hours. The boys stay with my Mother's helper or my mom when I have to work and they are not in preschool. Hubby worked 68 hours. We are both beat. I have had several emails about why do you work so much? The truth is that when you farm, you only have one season to harvest the yeild in. I will be home from November 1 until the end of May, before I have to go back to work. I am thankful we have Hubby's income to live off of. Just think if you were a fulltime farmer, you would need to make enough of money (income) during the 4-6 months of harvest to last for all 12 months. While it's good it's good, but you had beter get it while you can. That is why we work so hard. God has been so good to us though! Praise him!
As for everything else we are doing the best we can. I have laryngitis and I mean cannot even croak or make a sound. Kind of scary, especially considering how much i love to talk. I am finally getting over this awful summer cold though. The boys are still a little sick, more especially Tiger. He is cutting a molar tooth and feels plain rotten. His fever spiked last night and we called the nurse. She said he needed a recheck with the peds this morning. So he and I will be heading to the doctor.
Try going to a framer's market and selling peaches for a day not being able to talk. (Hubby went to pick up the slack). At least I can sign to the boys and they understand! I woke up Saturday morning and couldn't speak. I've had an awful cold and am sure that's the problem.
I hope you all have a great week and maqny blessings in it!
Monday, May 12, 2008
Taking a Step Back
My name is Marva and I am addicted to blogging. Don't laugh......I am serious. My life is so chaotic right now. Yet, I still "need" to blog. I feel compelled to comment on every single post of my blogging buddies (most of the time). I cannot keep up at this pace. AND I won't!
My boys have reached an all time high of terror and destruction. Yes, I am serious. One of them actually busted his bedroom door into 2 pieces and left it hanging by the hinges in the middle of the night. The other son seems to beat his forehead into the wall when he doesn't get the attention he "thinks" he needs. This is 24/7 seems.
My house is a wreck (or at least in my eyes) and everything seems out of sorts.
My husband and I both need to reconnect. We both are feeling neglected by the other. That is one reason for our little trip coming up this weekend. We need a break.......together......without kids and distractions. Last night while searching for a hotel room online....I was actually looking for one with free internet use.......so I could blog while there. I have lost my stinkin' mind.
I prayed over this and this is where God has brought me. I need space and time. I am going on a blogging break. I will see you next Monday the 19th. I may read but am resisting the urge to comment.
I had actually thought about not even leaving this post, but if I wouldn't eant you to do that and be worried and wonder where in the world you are. I love you all. I have quite a week planned and this weekend is going to be just wonderful! I hope you all had a wonderful Mother's Day and will continue to have a wonderful week!
I am looking forward to the freetime but will miss you! Many blessings sweet friends!
My boys have reached an all time high of terror and destruction. Yes, I am serious. One of them actually busted his bedroom door into 2 pieces and left it hanging by the hinges in the middle of the night. The other son seems to beat his forehead into the wall when he doesn't get the attention he "thinks" he needs. This is 24/7 seems.
My house is a wreck (or at least in my eyes) and everything seems out of sorts.
My husband and I both need to reconnect. We both are feeling neglected by the other. That is one reason for our little trip coming up this weekend. We need a break.......together......without kids and distractions. Last night while searching for a hotel room online....I was actually looking for one with free internet use.......so I could blog while there. I have lost my stinkin' mind.
I prayed over this and this is where God has brought me. I need space and time. I am going on a blogging break. I will see you next Monday the 19th. I may read but am resisting the urge to comment.
I had actually thought about not even leaving this post, but if I wouldn't eant you to do that and be worried and wonder where in the world you are. I love you all. I have quite a week planned and this weekend is going to be just wonderful! I hope you all had a wonderful Mother's Day and will continue to have a wonderful week!
I am looking forward to the freetime but will miss you! Many blessings sweet friends!
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Confession Time
I have a deep dark secret that hardly anyone knows. I am about to reveal it for all of the world to read! I can cook anything. I have won contests and cooked for some famous people before. I even have a gourmet mix and food business. I have received more compliments for my cooking skills than I ever have anything else. Are you ready for this........
I cannot make homemade biscuits to save my life!
So, now you know my dirty little secret. The few times that I have attempted to make them they have been hard as a rock. Funny story........ The first time I made them several years ago they were so hard and my husband could not even cut one with a knife. So he throwing them out for our little dog. She went running when she saw the biscuits flying. Unfortunately she got in the line of fire and hubby accidently hit her in the head with one. Hard enough that she stumbled around a bit. Poor doggie!
Now, I want everyone to give me tips, recipes and suggestions........PLEASE!!!!!!! I love homemade biscuits, but need help!
Blessings!
I cannot make homemade biscuits to save my life!
So, now you know my dirty little secret. The few times that I have attempted to make them they have been hard as a rock. Funny story........ The first time I made them several years ago they were so hard and my husband could not even cut one with a knife. So he throwing them out for our little dog. She went running when she saw the biscuits flying. Unfortunately she got in the line of fire and hubby accidently hit her in the head with one. Hard enough that she stumbled around a bit. Poor doggie!
Now, I want everyone to give me tips, recipes and suggestions........PLEASE!!!!!!! I love homemade biscuits, but need help!
Blessings!
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