Good afternoon!
Yesterday was very emotionally exhausting, and somehow my whole body just ached as well. Took a muscle relaxer before bed and slept like a log. That's not always the case so I was grateful. However, I heard Earl's alarm at 5:55 (he gets to sleep in now, post-Army, lol) and thought I'd sleep a few more minutes as he gets the shower first most days. Next thing I knew, it was 7:07 so I started the morning a bit behind. Got all the kids off to school and then Max and I went out to hike. My house needs loads of work after neglecting it mostly the past two days, but my soul needed to recharge and the mountains do that for me. We had a nice short hike with several people we know along as well, then used the rest of a Chick-Fil-A gift card, a free drink card (from the calendars), and $4 to buy lunch to bring home. I'm having a little computer time now and Max is watching Phonics Farm, then I will get to work till time to get the 3 middle kids in 3 hours.
My dad has a theory that distance stretches time...it is something we've kind talked about and joked about over the years. You know how if you go someplace a couple of hours away for a day or weekend, it feels like you were gone longer than you really were when you arrive home? Sometimes I really think he is right. Last week at this time we had just set up camp...feels like forever ago.
I still need to meal plan for the remainder of this week and first part of next, hopefully only shopping for milk, cream, and a couple odds and ends to fill in gaps for the next week. School lunches are what are getting to me. Also need to feel my supplement containers for the next week...skipped the last couple of days only taking bare essentials since I didn't get them filled up on time. A little decluttering of hotspots, kitchen cleanup, and a load of laundry.
A friend from the homeschool group is having a vocal recital tonight of various classical pieces. Earl has class so I won't attempt taking the little ones, but am hoping to take Mallory, at least.
Beth, how scary about that guy! Hope he doesn't come back, either. Glad you all have dogs, too.
Janice, enjoy that day to yourself tomorrow! You sure deserve one, with all that you do.
Cheryl, bet that felt good to get all that decluttering done! How's little kitty boy? One of the rangers had his new puppy (red heeler) in the visitor's center this morning and we got to meet it. Little animals just bring joy (and work, I know) in their sheer enjoyment of the moment.
Brought a smile to my face, for sure.
Catherine
