It's Monday, Again!

In 50 minutes the kids will be getting off the bus and I wonder what happened to the day?  As busy as things get I love taking a time out to sit back and relax in peace and quiet.  I love my me time.  The mornings always start with two energetic and loud children and it will be that way again shortly.  So before I dive back into more housework I wanted to give myself a few moments to sit back and enjoy the silence while blogging and reading up on some of my favorite blogs.   

 This is how my daughter felt about the super bowl.  She is not someone who enjoys sport and gets so annoyed whenever the boys turn on a game.  We usually go into my bedroom and watch one of her girly shows in there but I wanted to stay in the living room and watch the game.  I'm not much for football either and now I'm glad it's over.  I love that my husband and son have that common interest in sports and it's so cute to hear their conversations about it ... but ... I'm glad football season is over.  Thank you, next!

I'm more of a baseball fan and it won't be long before we will be sitting in the sun watching my son play or going to our city's minor league games.  I enjoy the sport but I also enjoy the fresh air.

Last week we reached single digit temperatures and today it's sunny and in the 50's.  It was nice to not have to put on the heavy coat.  I even had the back door open for just a little bit to let some fresh air in and all the germs out.  My kids have been fighting a little something and my husband ended up getting sick this weekend.  This is what happens when the temps are back and forth.  I'm really hoping I'm able to avoid whatever is floating through the air.  Today at work I turned around and saw a fourth grader sitting at the lunch table coughing terribly and NOT covering his mouth.  Ugh.  I hate that.  This is how germs spread.

Today has been a very productive day.  As soon as I put the kids on the bus I got busy with housework.  I vacuumed, dusted, did some laundry, etc.  Over the weekend I did a deep cleaning in my bedroom and started on some reorganizing.  In our room I have a few piles of things clumped in the corners.  I so badly want all of that gone.  I cleared my side of the room and now it's time to go through the other side.  My goal is to see a house that is free of as much clutter as possible.  No more piles.  No more things laying around that we do not use on a daily basis.  Messes and clutter seem to be what gives me anxiety.  I really don't know how any woman is able to keep a spotless house, especially when there are children.  My kids love leaving toys and stuff everywhere and I have to constantly remind them to put everything away.  They are also good at leaving toothpaste all over the counter.  This morning I noticed smear marks on the bathroom mirror and, of course, neither wanted to take responsibility for it.  It's endless.  Every day is a battle of some sort with no end in sight.  I frustrate myself so much with how much cleaning needs done but then I remind myself that there will come a day when the kids will be grown up and all of these toys will be gone and the house will be clean ... and boring.  I can even remember before having kids how clean and empty the house felt.  It will get that way again and I'm sure I will feel depressed about it.  So for now I have to soak it all up and enjoy life for what it is.  Although I would really like to enjoy it all in the midst of a clean and organized home.