Lately my candle has been burning at both ends. I wake up early to get all the necessaries done. And believe me when I say I got it timed to the second. If all goes as schedule it all fits in. But what if things don't go as the norm? A snow day, a sick child or an unexpected phone call that was surprisingly welcomed that lasted two hours.
Then Denise needs to flex alittle. I know what alot of you are saying flex and Denise just don't go in the same sentence. Well that is one of those things that I am working on. One of my works in process. I have said often and out loud I am going to do what makes me happy. I have come to realize that it takes time and work for happiness. It just doesn't happen. Just like all good things that are worth anything. Nuture and love, time and tending.
So what do we give up? Work things,God time, family time or me time. All are very important. But where can we give? I find myself mulitasking. And then again I find me multitasking the mulitasks. Then life starts to get crazy and I just have to say STOP! Reevaluate what is important and what matters. Stop and just breathe. If we only had more time? It just wouldn't matter. We would fill that up and ask for more. Cherish your 24. They just might be your last. And I sure don't want people to be saying at my funeral "she had the cleaniest house I ever did see."
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You have three very capable children that should be helping you with this load. There is no reason for you to wait on your children any more, they need to start doing things for themselves. You have one that should be learning to do laundry if not two. They should be picking up after themselves, getting their own food and get rid of the clutter everyday. The more clutter the bigger our butts look according to Ophra yesterday. New book, Clutter makes your butt look big. If all jump in you will have time for you, God, family and work. You can also have a clean house. Denise it's time to cut the strings a bit and insist on consistent good help around the house. Sure flexibility is something you can strive to work on , and looking for more hours, but why is it just you looking for the hours. What if the kids go to bed 15 minutes later than scheduled because they are cleaning up? You want to be more flexible-- start there, it's not going to kill them to go to bed after they clean up. Get them involved, they want and need to be, do not carry the load yourself, it's the families house, not just yours, teach them to be responsible and help. Then there will be enough hours in the day, I promise!
At least you don't have stuff scattered at two houses, three garages, and two vehicles.. Try staying organized and clutter free when you spend most of your time planning, driving, packing and re-packing. You just need to focus on the adventures and expierences when oppurtunities arise. Forget about the cleanliness and clutter of the house until a rainy, weekday. You and the people around you will enjoy the adventures much more than a clean house. Learn to be flex and be efficent with day to day activities, so you can take advantage of the stuff that really counts. RG
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