Blessings From Home

Monday at Home

The week ahead looks to be somewhat busy, but not too much maybe. I'll be having to get out more than I care to this week, but that's one good thing about living in town I guess. Today we have school work to do, quite a bit of work around the house, and I have to get out and go pick up Madelynn's new reading glasses.

Tomorrow I have to go to a WIC appointment. I know there is a lot of controversy around using government assistance, but I feel like it's okay as long as you are not abusing the system. To be quite honest, on what my husband makes, we could be on food stamps, but I don't think we need it, but WIC helps us buy things like milk, eggs, and cheese, and helps us out so much.

Wednesday I have a dental appointment to have the other side of my mouth deep cleaned. I don't look forward to that, but know it will be worth it.

Then we'll be out Thursday for our usual errands, although I may see if we can't go ahead and get those done Thursday after my cleaning.

The big thing this week is Friday afternoon. I'm leaving to go on a one night ladies retreat with some women from my church. It's only about 40 minutes from home, but I will be gone overnight, so there are preperations to be made for myself and especially my kids. My mom, dad, and sister will be keeping my kids that night, so that my hubby won't have to take care of them on his own, plus they enjoy keeping the kids overnight every once in a while.

This week, I'm really trying to stay on track with routines, zone work, and my basic weekly plans, no longer out of just a want, but out of need. As the time grows closer for this little one to make his appearance I get tired much quicker, and those braxton hicks contractions become more and more frequent. And I've learned when I stay up with my routines, my days go smoother, and I don't have to work quite as hard to catch up later. For instance, my laundry routine helps me by making it where I only have to do 1-3 loads a day instead of catching up with several loads at the end of the week.

So for today, here's what I need to do...

-Morning routine

-Homeschool

-Daily Chores-

    -Weekly Home Blessing-dust, wipe windows, sweep/mop, take trash out, change sheets, cull/toss papers, and vacuum

    -Zone work-Today and tomorrow, I am in zone 5, the family room. I will spend 15 minutes doing some extra things in here.

    -Laundry-Towels and sheets-I have one load of each to do.

-Afternoon routine

-Go pick up Madelynn's glasses

-Before Bed Routine-(Nicholas' bath night)

During breaks or downtime, I am working on one of the wool soakers for the baby. I am hoping to get it finished either today or tomorrow. Well, it's time to get going. I pray your day is a blessed one!

sara