Nothing major, just the day to organize:
I really want to sit here, organize photos for the boy’s portfolios of last year, print out a photo collage, and tidy up my directories, then work on my pretty new orange and grey "Get Organized" notebook.
But it is already hot and humid, and K is knocking on the back door asking to go outside and play ball. I could also (probably) walk them down to the community garden, water the plants (and children) and tie up the tomatoes that are falling down. I’m sure the Kentucky Wonder Beans are fit for shelling, though I think they taste best as green beans. (raw)
I need to plan a menu around the CSA box – we have way more yellow squash than I can imagine getting M and B to eat – wait, if I stuff them, they will eat them, especially if it’s like squash pizza. Ok, one meal down.
The house is untidy, and sticky, I actually want to clean it. But it is much cooler outside than in, so is my first duty to get the kids outside and active while they can be outside and active? The weather said it might rain, we could tidy the house then, though DH did take them walking before breakfast, does that count as exercise?
I have yet to figure out all of the intricasies of our first homeschool day coming next August 31. B asked for a full day to start with no warm up of a few subjects a day (he wants to get the year over with). I don’t think this is a good idea for M and K, who need more gentle transitions, or me. Most years, I start with a few subjects, and morph the Summer day into the school day as an experiment. After a few weeks, we have a schedule. of course then co-op starts, and we loose Fridays, (I’m too exhausted after co-op to do lessons). I do want to be a servant leader, but maybe I need to remember that just because my oldest articulates what he thinks is his desire, I don’t have to grant it, I am the Mom.
M has finished his chores, I’m having him tidy his room (except for the cool wedgit towers). I need to help him sort and put away his laundry. This is likely to be the coolest part of today, so we should work maybe? It’s so overcast, will it rain? Should I get them outside while I can?
I just started the Wiggle’s Magical Adventure, so K is dancing by the TV and M is nominally watching her. I want time to think through my fingers, and then get dressed! There is lovely air coming in through the window, but what can I get DONE outside? K is so fast, I can’t just work in a notebook while she is at the park.
Last night was the planning meeting for the LIFE group. I stayed up too late catching up with friends. I even volunteered to host a mom’s night at my house. I realized how much I’ve missed seeing folks since the foot surgery, I only made it to church twice since then. Maybe staying up late last night is why I can’t think today. Either that or the 100% humidity.
I am going to take a shower, maybe I will think clearer after some cold water.